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The Friends of Scouting in Europe. Who are the Friends of Scouting (FOSE) in Europe?. Over 400 individuals, throughout the world, who have made a financial commitment to the growth of S couting in central and eastern Europe – where the Movement was banned for 50 years
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Who are the Friends of Scouting (FOSE)in Europe? • Over 400 individuals, throughout the world, who have made a financial commitment to the growth of Scouting in central and eastern Europe –where the Movement was banned for 50 years • A programme managed under the auspices of the European Scout Foundation • Funding individual projects submitted by National Scout Organizations from central and eastern Europe • Playing a major role inproviding capital for an investment fund for the long term development and growth of Scouting in central and eastern Europe
Small projects supported by FOSE • A Scout project is one which is: • Challenging • Rewarding • Useful
FOSE-supported projects will: • Be collective enterprises involving a team working together, with commitment by all to personal effort • Have a clear plan, based on young people’s needs and interests, with good preparation and implementation and effective ways of evaluating progress • Make full use of the Scout method incorporating a variety of learning opportunities • Enable young people to make choices as to the ways in which they will contribute to and celebrate the project’s success
Real projects, real Scouts - Romania • Help in finding sustainable support for Scouting in a rural area, in the areas of resources and management • The aim is to add to existing local government and other support by developing a plan and approaching suitable prospects • €1,500
Real projects, real Scouts - Lithuania • Improve quality and safety of sailing activities in Scouting • Repair existing sailing equipment • Train three new sailing instructors • Train 60 young people in basic sailing • Promote Sea Scouting and sailing amongst adults and young people • €2,880
Real projects, real Scouts - Croatia • Mobile interactive multimedia school Scout exhibition for primary schools • a combination of traditional Scouting and new technology. The exhibition should be offered to primary schools, in direct talks with directors. • €1,500
How do Friends keep in touch? • Friends of Scouting in Europe are all invited to an annual gathering: an opportunity to meet other members, to learn and to enjoy the hospitality of a European Scout association, and to see the sights of their country • Receptions and meetings, often at European or World Scouting events • There are regular mailings to Friends • Our web site: http://europeanscoutfoundation.org/fose/
How can I become a Friend of Scouting in Europe? • It couldn’t be easier to show your leadership and commitment to Scouting! • You can choose between annual or life payments • Pay by cheque, bank transfer or by PayPal on the web site • Annual payment: €150 • Life payment: €2,000 • Contacts in some countries (Super Friends) • Recognition at a FOSE meeting (certificate and pin)