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Welcome to the UK Contingent!

Welcome to the first bulletin of the United Kingdom Contingent to the 13th World Scout

Moot in Kenya! You have signed up for what will be the ultimate African adventure that

will be shared with around 2,000 other Scouts and Guides from around the globe. This is

the first World Scout event for young people to be held in Africa and I know that it will

be a truly unique event in so many ways.

We will be producing these bulletins at appropriate points throughout our journey over

the next year, they will provide essential information about our preparations for Kenya.

In this issue we look at some of the key dates that you need to be aware of, some infor-

mation about Kenya, details of the post-Moot options and some fundraising advice. Plus

a snap shot of what we know about the Moot itself

Full details of the first briefing weekend are also included. The weekend will

be the first time the contingent will come together and is also an important

point at which you will be asked to make choices about your participation in

the Moot, including post-Moot options.

We look forward to seeing you at the briefing weekend!

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IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE DIARY

Friday 16th October 2009 £500 payment due (Participants)

Friday 30th October -

1st November 2009

1st Contingent Briefing Weekend

Monday 30th November 2009 £500 Payment due (IST)

Friday 12th March 2010 Balance due

Friday 26th -

Sunday 28th March 2010

2nd Contingent Briefing Weekend

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UNITED KINGDOM CONTINGENT

13th WORLD SCOUT MOOT, KENYA 2010

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What’s in a Moot?

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The World Scout Moot will take place in Kenya in July 2010…. So far, so good, but what

else do we know? Jon gives us a quick run through of what to expect.

The Pre-Event Experience (25—27 July 2010)

Your first taste of Kenya will be a 24 to 48 hour pre-event experience in the Nairobi area. Join

the rest of the UK Contingent and take the chance to acclimatise, chill out and prepare for the

start of the Moot proper!

Arrival and the Opening Ceremony (27 July 2010)

On 27th July you will join over 2000 Scouts and Guides from around the world at Rowallan

National Scout Centre on the outskirts of Nairobi. The opening ceremony will take place in the

evening and promises to be a truly mind blowing celebration of Scouting, Guiding, Kenya,

Africa and the World.

Joining your Crew (27/28 July 2010)

Either shortly before or on the morning after the opening ceremony, you will join an

international patrol, or ’Crew’. Each Crew will comprise 10 participants from all over the world.

You will live, cook and enjoy life with these people throughout the remainder of the Moot.

Each person from the UK will pair up with one other person, so you will not be on your own.

Expect more information on this at the briefing weekend.

Expedition Centres, The ECs (28 July— 2nd August 2010)

News Flash! The Expedition Centres have changed…. To avoid many of us spending days

travelling across the country, there are now three EC all within 3 to 4 hours drive of Rowallan.

They are: Kaiyaba, Machacos and Embu. On the 28th July, all participants will travel to one of

these centres leaving only IST members at Rowallan. No commitment on which EC you will

attend is needed until next spring and more information will be provided in subsequent

bulletins.

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The Gathering At Rowallan (2—6 August 2010)

The second half of the Moot will see all Crews return to Rowallan to share their experiences

and revel in the thrill of international Scouting and Guiding! We will all be encouraged to pass

on a little of our lives and culture. Be prepared to stand up and dance, sing, cook, talk about

yourself and your lives. Share food, photographs and most importantly your understanding.

The Closing Ceremony (27 July 2010)

All good things will come to an end and so it is with the Moot. The closing ceremony will take

place on the evening of 6th August. This will be a time to say goodbye, exchange contact

details of new friends and reflect on what you have experienced since the Moot began.

Leaving the Moot… Post Moot Tours (7 August 2010 — ?)

For some the end is only the beginning. We are offering a range of post Moot tours and

activities. Some of these will be organised entirely for you, others you may chose to

run entirely on your own. More information on these is available later in this

bulletin.

What’s in a Team? … IST News!

The International Service Team (IST) forms one of the key elements to the delivery of the

event. Members of the IST will volunteer to help the event organisers run all the services and

programme elements that will make the event happen. At this time, the organisers are still

developing their plans for IST. However, we understand that the majority of IST members will

be based at Rowallan for the majority of the Moot. A small number may be offered the

opportunity to travel to Expedition Centres, but details of this are not fully developed at this

time.

IST members will be expected to work long hours and sleep may be at a premium. However,

we expect that IST members will be given the opportunity to experience much of the event

programme, particularly during the EC phase, when there are no participants at Rowallan.

Not only that, but at the end of it all they will be able to look back on the Moot and say, “I

did that!”

All IST members will be expected to arrive for their own pre-event experience on 23rd

July and will travel to Rowallan on 25th.

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Introducing...the UK’s Contingent Management Team

Ross Maloney Ross is the the Contingent Leader for the United Kingdom Contingent to the

13th World Scout Moot. As such Ross has overall volunteer responsibility for

the planning, delivery and evaluation of the United Kingdom’s participation

in this important World Scout event, he also has the challenge of ensuring that

every Contingent member has a great time! Ross has held a variety of roles in

Scouting ranging from Cub Scout Leader to Trustee member of the Scottish

Board, plus a range of international Scouting experiences including attending

the World Scout Moot in Mexico in 2000 as a participant. Professionally, Ross is

Operations Director for UK Skills working specifically on their WorldSkills Lon-

don 2011 event – the world’s largest international vocational skills competition which is being

hosted in London in 2011.

Melanie Failes Melanie has been involved in Scouting and Guiding all her life and was

employed by The Scout Association on the 2007 World Scout Jamboree

management team. As a volunteer on the team Melanie is responsible for

travel & logistics and supporting the International Service Team.

Locally Melanie volunteers in Scouting as part of the East Sussex training

team.

In 2006 Melanie travelled to Kenya to take part in an East Sussex Scouts

project based in Nairobi and Nyeri.

Professionally Melanie is an International Events Manager, giving her

the opportunity to combine work with her passion and as such she spends much of her time

overseas. In her spare time she takes pride in her home grown veggies, house renovations, and

more travelling (although a little less 5* when she's paying herself!).

Sam Morris Sam is responsible for Marketing & Communications for the contin-

gent and has joint responsibility for delivering the briefing weekends.

Sam is involved in Scouting in Essex where he supports the Cub Scout

section across the county, having previously volunteered as a Cub

Scout Leader in Sheffield and Berkshire.

Professionally Sam works for Diabetes UK in Essex where he is respon-

sible for volunteer development across the East of England.

Sam visited Kenya in 2006 and is looking forward to the return visit.

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Kathy Selby Kathy is a primary school teacher from London with a background in fundraising within the

charity sector.

Kathy serves as the Girlguiding UK representative on the team and

her responsibilities include fundraising, and looking after your spiri-

tual wellbeing-so look out for her pearls of wisdom in this and future

bulletins. In the world of Guiding Kathy runs a joint Rainbow and

Brownie group and supports a small district as District Commissioner.

Kathy loves to travel and has been fortunate enough to travel to sev-

eral different countries for Scout and Guide events including Poland,

Thailand and Taiwan for the 2004 moot. She enjoys taking the long

way round to get to places and chose to take the Trans-Siberian rail-

way to and from Taiwan.

Ian Brown

Ian comes from Preston, Lancashire where he has been involved in Scout Network. Having

completed a degree in Environmental Science this year, Ian is

currently living in Bangor, Wales where he is doing a PGCE in

secondary chemistry.

On the team Ian is responsible for any issues involving kit,

the programme and is jointly responsible for delivering the

briefing weekends.

This trip will be Ian’s second to Kenya, in 2005 he was in-

volved in a community project with West Lancs Scouts in

both Kenya and Uganda. Ian is thoroughly looking forward

to the Moot and sharing the experience with you all.

Jon Bell

A one-time participant at the 12th World Scout Moot in Taiwan, Jon is now

employed by The Scout Association to support the United Kingdom’s

participation in all major World and European Scouting events.

This includes: Roverway, the World Scout Jamboree and of course,

the World Scout Moot. Jon works closely with all other members

of the team. For his sins he is also the key point of contact for contingent

members should they have any problems or questions.

Outside of the Scouting world, Jon is a keen sportsman and has

recently purchased a new bike. He is also looking for a decent

Cricket club in the London Area, but is unsure whether he has the

skill level to match.

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Geography

The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa.

Lying along the Indian Ocean, at the equator,

Kenya is bordered by Ethiopia (north), Somalia

(northeast), Tanzania (south), Uganda as well as

Lake Victoria (west), and Sudan (northwest).

Amazing geographical features of Kenya include

the Volcanic Crater Kerio, the Great Rift Valley,

natural lakes such as Lake Victoria and Lake Ma-

gadi, rivers such as Tsavo and Athi and moun-

tains like Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kiringa, and Mt.

Kenya. The Savannah, coral reefs and white sand

beaches are some other attractions of Kenya. The

capital city is Nairobi. Kenya spans an area about

85 % the size of France or Texas. The population

has grown rapidly in recent decades to nearly 38

million. Kenya has numerous wildlife reserves, containing thousands of animal spe-

cies. The country is names after Mount Kenya, a very significant landmark and the

second among the highest mountain peak of Africa. Before 1920, the area now known

as Kenya was known as the British East Africa Protectorate and so there was no need to

say “Mount” when referring to the mountain.

Climate

Kenya enjoys a tropical climate. It is hot and humid at the coast, temperate inland and

very dry in the north and northeast parts of the country. There is plenty of sunshine all

the year round and summer clothes are worn throughout the year. However it is usu-

ally cool at night and early in the morning.

The average annual temperature for the

coastal town of Mombassa (altitude 17 me-

tres) is 30ºC maximum and 22ºC minimum.

The capital city, Nairobi (altitude 1, 661 me-

tres) has an average annual temperature of

25ºC maximum and 13ºC minimum.

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Culture

The major part of the population consists of tribal groups such as Kikuyu, Kamba,

Ameru, Kalenjin and Luo among others. The remainder consists of foreign settlers such

as Asians, Gujerati, Punjabi, Goanese, Arabians and Europeans. Kenya is a diverse

country with many different cultures represented. Notable cultures include the Swa-

hili on the coast, pastoralist communities in the north, and several different communi-

ties in the central and western regions. Today the Maasai are known for their elabo-

rate upper body adornment and jewellery.

Language

Official Languages of Kenya are Swahili and English.

Kenya has a rich store of languages. Several Kenyan

languages spoken in different parts of Kenya such as

Borana, Bukusu, Chuka, El molo, Kikuya, Maasai, and

Sambaru. Foreign languages such as Gujerati, Punjabi,

Arabic, Omani and Konkani are also spoken.

Money

The currency of Kenya is called Shilling (Kshs). Today,

one US Dollar is equal to roughly 80 Shillings. Shilling

notes are published in the denomination of 50, 100,

200, 500, and 1000.

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As part of the Moot we want you to have the most fantastic experience

possible and to see as much of the country and culture as you can. There-

fore, we have put together a number of post Moot ‘bolt on packages’ which

we would encourage you to consider. All costs here are indicative, but de-

finitive costs will be given at or before the Gathering, where you will be

asked to make a choice.

Community Project – cost to be advised

Working with the Kenyan Scout Association we are looking into opportunities for hardwork-

ing people to support, or lead a variety of community project initiatives. We will help and ad-

vise where we can, assist with making contacts and offer further support if required. However,

if you want it, this can be your project. With a variety of skills available in the Contingent, a

Moot community project is an exciting prospect. Whether you have done something like this

before, or never even considered it, now could be the time! Further information will be shared

during the gathering weekend, where you will also

have the chance to meet other likeminded souls. We

expect the project to last 5 days. Cost will depend on

the details.

Beach Relaxation - Expected, £335

After all the excitement of the Moot how about spend-

ing a couple of days chilling out on the fabulous Indian

Ocean coast. The beach resort of Mombasa is a fascinat-

ing mix of history and progress, where the exotic and the traditional rub shoulders with the

modern age. The imposing presence of Fort Jesus, the narrow winding streets and beautiful

Arab facades, offer a tantalising glimpse of the city’s grand and turbulent past. The city is a

vibrant mix of Hindu, Christian and Arabic culture and its palm fringed shores make it the per-

fect relaxing haven.

The package includes first class return sleeper service on the historic East Africa Railway be-

tween Mombassa and Nairobi and 2 nights accommodation in Mombassa.

...a look at the post-moot ‘bolt-ons’

Melanie takes us on a tour of the various packages available...

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Tented Safari on the Massi Mara - Expected, £395

Fancy seeing the big 5, in fact can you even name the big 5! Heart-

land of the Masai, southwest Kenya presents a landscape where

Africa is laid bare in all its majesty. Here the endless struggle for

survival is played out across the vast open plains and riverine forests of this captivating land.

Each year the Mara explodes into life, as the annual migration of great herds of wildebeest

journey from the Serengeti to fresh pastures in the north. Between July and October the Mara

River becomes the setting for the crossing of some 1.3 million animals, bringing with them the

inevitable predators and the inevitable dramas. Your time here is spent in search of some of

Africa’s most remarkable spectacles as you enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through

this breathtaking landscape.

3 nights accommodation in permanent tents

4 x game drives

Return transfers

Breakfast & Dinner

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro - Expected, £1025

If you feel you’ll have some energy left after the Moot then

how about the challenge of climbing the highest peak in Af-

rica? Mount Kilimanjaro is truly unique. Situated just across

the border in Tanzania, it rise 5895 metres above sea level,

crowned by an eternal blanket of snow. It is the highest

mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain

on earth. It is a mountain where you can hike for more than

90 kilometres, gain 4000 metres in altitude, traverse rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, snow

fields and ice cliffs virtually on the equator! This 6 day trek is a truly unforgettable and fasci-

nating adventure. Using the popular Marangu route and staying in comfortable hut accommo-

dation you will encounter spectacular views as you make your way to the summit.

This trip is not for the faint hearted, but if Chris Moyles can do it, why can’t you?!

Own Time—What are the options?

If you are interested in perusing your own projects after the Moot. We will try to assist

you and advise where we can. For those choosing the inclusive flight option, there may be

some restrictions on when you have to fly home, but subject to that, Kenya is your oyster.

Have a think, ask around, it’s your call.

No Time—That’s Life

Clearly come of us, won’t be able to take any addition time off after the Moot. If you are in that

position, don’t worry. The Moot will still be amazing and you will still be talking about it long

after we are all back in blighty!

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So you’ve signed up for the Moot and paid your deposit. Now you are probably won-

dering where the rest of the money is going to come from... Well here are 3 top tips to

get you started on your money making mission.

1. Make a plan - £1000 broken down into 10 months is £100 a month. Is that

starting to look a little more manageable now? Brainstorm all your ideas and

then put them into a monthly plan.

2. Think about who can help you – friends, family, parents of your scouts/

guides, people at work, school friends or staff and local business are all people

who could come to events, buy raffle tickets or donate prizes. You may sur-

prised by who you know.

3. Explore other funding sources. You don’t have to graft for all your money –

sometimes you just need to write a letter!

Tell us about your fundraising efforts and we’ll include the best ones in future issues

of Update.

Contact the team on: [email protected]

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Fabulous Fundraising

Kathy takes a look at what you can do to fund your African adventure

“He who does not travel does not know the value of men.”

– Moorish proverb

World Events Fund - Bursaries available

The International Commissioner is offering 30 bursaries of £500 to support indi-

viduals attending the 13th world Scout Moot. The application form is attached to this

email and the deadline for receipt of the form is 1st November at the briefing week-

end. If you have any questions, contact the office as above.

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Where: Kibblestone International Scout Camp, Staffordshire, ST15 8UJ

What: Information on the Moot experience, travel options,

post-moot ‘bolt-ons’, Moot Programme, Expedition

Centres, health & safety, fundraising and kit and more.

Arrive: 18:00 Friday 30th October

Depart: 15:00 Sunday 1st November

Travel: Suitable airports – Manchester, Birmingham

Nearest railway station – Stone (Staffs)

Pick ups will be provided from Stone

What to bring: A tent

Sleeping bag and pillows etc

Clothes suitable for camping

Halloween costume

Any desired beverages & snacks

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Contingent Briefing Weekend.

Friday 30th October-Sunday 1st November 2009

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Halloween Party: Bring a costume and join us on Saturday night

for some spooky fun

Decisions: By the end of the weekend, you will need to decide

which payment option you will choose and what

Post Moot option you will take. This bulletin should

help you with this decision and further information

will be given at the weekend itself.

Attendance form: Please return the form attached to this bulletin by

Wednesday 21st October to the address shown on

the form.

Questions?

Contact Jon Bell (UK Contingents Manager) on

020 8433 7162 or [email protected]

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