Basic Training Course for Leaders of Adults Session No.

06
Session Guide 45 60 Minutes

THE WOSM AND THE BSP STRUCTURE

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the training course the participants should be able to:
1. Define the Mission and Vision, Functions and Components of the WOSM and the BSP;
2. Analyze the relationship between WOSM and the BSP in terms of functions and operations;
3. Illustrate the organization and leadership structure of the WOSM and the BSP;
4. Discuss the significant role of the National, Regional and Local Key Three Officials of the
BSP;
5. Explain the relationship of the Double Track Plan of the BSP.

CONTENT:
1. The Vision & Mission of Scouting
2. The APR Vision 2020
3. The BSP Mission & Vision 2025
4. The WOSM & BSP Structure, Functions & Operations
5. The Double Track Plan

RESOURCES:
1. Staff: Session Holder/Discussant
2. Materials: LCD/DLP Projector with White Screen; Laptop Computer; PowerPoint
Presenter; PA Sound System; Lectern/Podium; White Board with Markers; Flipcharts; Strips
of Assorted Color Cartolina; Manila Papers; Assorted Color Pentel Pens; Scissors; Adhesive
Tapes; A4 Bond Papers; Assorted Color Post-it; Session Title Holder.
3. References: Course Manual for Trainers

SUGGESTED STRATEGY:
1. OPENER: 5 Minutes
a. Song: “All Over the World”

ALL OVER THE WORLD

All over the world
Scouting is moving.
All over the world
You’ll find Scouting friends.
All over the world,
There are millions Scouts and Scouters
For the glory of Scouting,
Let’s unite and just be one.
2. Deep down in my heart
3. Here in __________ (place of training)
 b. Word Game: Define and Connect: Each Group will be assigned to discuss, define
and connect the mission & vision of World Organization of the Scout Movement.
Key words in the mission are missing, participants will decode the word puzzle and
put it the blank space provided to complete the mission statement. Likewise,
explanation of each key word is provided, they have to connect each explanation
to the key words to complete its meaning. (See Instructor’s Notes – Opener)
c. Link the opener to the topic and sets the mood for the next activity;
d. Introduce the topic and briefly explain your session objectives.

2. ACTIVITY: 15 Minutes
a. The WOSM Puzzle: Each Group will be given a set of blank WOSM & BSP Structure
puzzle, along with colored paper strips where labels are in place. Their task is to
create an illustration of the WOSM & BSP, how it’s organized and operates.
b. The Double Track Plan: Each Group will be given a set of blank structure of BSP’s
Double Track Plan, their task is to fill out blank spaces in the structure from a set
of colored paper strips with key positions, duties, roles and responsibilities of
leaders in the BSP;
c. Each Group can make a group exhibit out of their group output of the Mission &
Vision, WOSM, APR & BSP Structure.

3. ANALYSIS: 10 Minutes
a. Mission & Vision – was there a significant relationship between the mission & vision
of WOSM, APR & BSP?
b. WOSM Structure – What constitutes the WOSM? What are the functions of each
bodies (Conference, Committee & Bureau)
c. BSP Structure – Why is there a need for “Double Track Plan”? Who constitutes the
“Key-3 Officials of the BSP”?

4. ABSTRACTION: 15 Minutes
a. Session Leaders gives a short talk about:
i. Mission & Vision of WOSM, APR & BSP
ii. The WOSM & BSP Structure
iii. The BSP Double-Track Plan
iv. The BSP Key-3 Officials

5. APPLICATION: 5 Minutes
a. Brainstorming Activity: Make a list of programs and projects aimed to accomplish
BSP’s Mission & Vision

6. ASSESSMENT: 5 Minutes (See Instructor’s Notes on Assessment)

a. Self-test for World Scout Conference
b. Self-test for World Scout Committee
c. Word Puzzle for World Scout Bureau

7. ENDER: 5 Minutes
a. Short Quiz on WOSM & BSP Structure (See Instructor’s Notes – Ender)
Instructor’s Notes Opener

WORLD ORGANIZATION OF THE SCOUT MOVEMENT

Vision "By 2023 Scouting will be the world’s leading educational youth movement,
enabling 100 million young people to be active citizens creating positive change in their
communities and in the world based on shared values."

Mission

The ___________ of Scouting is to ____________ to the ____________ of ____________,

through a ______________ based on the Scout _________________, to ________ build a
_____________ where people are ____________ as individuals and play a ____________ in
________________.

 TYEICOS = ______________________________
 NOCTRUSCIVET OLRE = ______________________________
 LFES-LUFDELLIF = ______________________________
 TERTEB OLDRW = ______________________________
 LEHP = ______________________________
 MISEROP DNA WAL = ______________________________
 AVULE STMEYS = ______________________________
 OUNGY LOEPEP = ______________________________
 IOTUEDACN = ______________________________
 NIOSIMS = ______________________________
 TRIUTEBONC = ______________________________

WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO DO

WE ARE NOT THE ONLY INFLUENCE ON YOUNG PEOPLE

NOT JUST ACADEMIC, A LIFE LONG PROCESS

OPEN TO ALL = GIRLS AND BOYS

WHAT WE BELIEVE AND STAND FOR

EXPRESSING THE VALUES ON WHICH SCOUTING IS BASED

TOGETHER WITH OTHERS

BETTER PEOPLE = A BETTER WORLD

A PERSONAL DIMENSION HAVING ACHIEVED ONE’S FULL POTENTIAL

A SOCIAL DIMENSION: ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE

LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

Instructor’s Notes

The Vision for Scouting is:

"By 2023 Scouting will be the world’s leading educational youth movement, enabling 100
million young people to be active citizens creating positive change in their communities and
in the world based on shared values."

The Vision for Scouting, Vision 2023, was adopted at the 40th World Scout Conference in
Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2014.

We see Scouting entering its second century as an influential, value-based educational

Movement focused on achieving its mission, involving young people working together to develop
their full potential, supported by adults who are willing and able to carry out their educational role.

We see Scouting world-wide as attracting and retaining more and more young
people (especially adolescents) of both genders and coming from broader segments of
society.

We see Scouting as attractive to adults, women and men, in all cultures - a

Movement through which they can make a significant contribution to society by working
with young people.

We see Scouting as a dynamic, innovative Movement with adequate resources,

simple structures and democratic decision making processes where organization,
management and communication are effective at all levels.

The Mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value
system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are
self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.

This is achieved by:

 involving them throughout their formative years in a non-formal educational process
 using a specific method that makes each individual the principal agent of his or her
development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person
 assisting them to establish a value system based upon spiritual, social and personal
principles as expressed in the Promise and Law.

The Mission was adopted at the 1999 World Scout Conference in Durban, South Africa. The
Conference also identified six key challenges that the Movement needed to address in order to
achieve its Mission:
1. Relevance - meeting the needs and aspirations of young people.
2. Complementary nature - focussing on the distinctive contribution Scouting can make to
the education of young people, particularly through the Scout Method.
3. Membership - reaching out to more young people.
4. Adults - attracting and retaining the adults we need.
5. Relationships and partnerships - working with others to better serve young people.
6. Unity - pursuing a common purpose at all levels.
The Strategy for Scouting

Based on the Mission and Vision, seven strategic priorities have been identified. They represent
the key issues to be addressed in Scouting worldwide, with their relevance at national level varying
depending on the local context:

Youth Engagement
Scouting should give young people the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge,
empowering them to take an active part in the Movement and in their communities.
Involvement, recognition and intergenerational exchange are key in providing a framework
for our youth members.

Educational Methods
The Youth Programme should provide a non-formal learning environment, strengthening
the capacity of young people to face the challenges of tomorrow. Scouting should attract,
train and retain quality adult volunteers to deliver the Youth Programme.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scouting should reflect the societies in which it exists and actively work to welcome all
individuals without distinction. This diversity should not only be reflected in the
membership, but also the methods and programmes used within the Movement.

Social Impact
Every Scout should be involved in community service and share their experiences to inspire
others. Through activities and projects, Scouts contribute to their communities and become
leaders of positive change.

Communications & External Relations

Scouting’s profile should accurately portray what we do and why we do it, reflecting our
shared values. By using the most impactful methods of communication, and engaging in
strategically relevant partnerships, Scouting should be recognized as the world’s leading
youth movement.

Governance
The governance of WOSM should be transparent, accountable, efficient and clearly linked
to its overall strategy, and focused on achieving the mission and vision of the Movement.
The roles and responsibilities of the different levels in the organization should be clearly
defined and understood, ensuring a customer-focused approach. In doing so, we ensure
high synergy across all levels of WOSM with a high “return on investment”.

The following Strategic Priorities were adopted at the 40th World Scout Conference in
Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2014.
VISION 2020: APR Plan 2012 – 2015

By 2020, Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region is recognized as the preferred and leading
educational youth movement offering relevant programme in all segments of society.

APR Strategic Priorities for 2012 – 2015

 Young People – By 2015, Scouting is open to all and has spread to all segments of society
with the following focus:
o Assist NSOs in the implementation of an innovative and relevant youth-oriented
educational programme to attract young people and drive membership growth
o Continue to involve young people in leadership roles and create opportunities to
empower them to be leaders.
o Create more community-based groups in 60% of NSOs.
o Greater involvement of young people in creating better communities through
environmental education, peace initiatives, cultural and international understanding
through partnerships.

 Adults in Scouting – By 2015, 50% of NSOs have adapted and integrated the World
Adults in Scouting Policy into NSO Policies. This strategic priority focuses on the quality of
all Adults in Scouting that should lead to:
o the development of all Adults in Scouting
o the implementation of better Youth Programme
o the increase in the number of well-trained adults serving Scouting.

 Management – By 2015, this strategic priority has facilitated the continuous growth in
the quality of management by supporting NSOs in:
o continuing the cycle of developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing their
National Strategic Plan
o establishing and implementing an efficient membership registration policy and
system
o enhancing leadership qualities of management at national level
o utilizing and sharing resources and knowledge across the region
o monitoring the APR membership growth strategy
o Extending support in managing risks and providing young people an environment
that is safe from harm.

 Finance – This strategic priority encourages financial self-reliance in NSOs. By 2015, 60%
of NSOs have:
o Improved their financial management capability.
o Strengthened their fund raising capabilities including partnerships.

 Scouting Profile – By 2015, this strategic priority has supported all NSOs in:
o Enhancing the profile and image of Scouting.
o Developing marketing and communications strategy to strengthen relations with
internal and external targets.
The Vision of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines is:

Foremost in preparing the youth to become agents of change

in communities guided by the Scout Oath and Law

The Mission of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines is:

To help the youth develop values and acquire competencies to

become responsible citizens and capable leaders anchored on the
Scout Oath and Law.
Approved during the 60th Annual National Council Meeting, February 2016, Lingayen, Pangasinan

BSP VISION 2025: 1st Triennium 2016 – 2018 Strategic Priorities

1. Young People

Scouting is an educational movement, and continues to be relevant in today’s society, so

it must keep itself abreast with the rapid changes and modernization, undergo self-
examination in the light of the emerging and contingent educational philosophies and
approaches, and move forward with a renewed strength in its educational engagement,
thereby becoming a potent vehicle for social transformation. It gives young people the
opportunity to develop their skills and acquire competencies necessary to survive in an
increasingly complex and challenging world. Greater involvement in decision-making
processes is imperative in providing a framework for the young people in order to attract,
train and retain members.

2. Adults in Scouting

The Adults in Scouting are key actors in the delivery of quality, relevant and equitable
youth program for the young people. They represent the principal component in the
realization of the vision of Scouting for the future. Well-trained, well-equipped, effective,
educated, self-directed, motivated, task-oriented and performance-based, intuitive and
highly competitive adults are essential to the survival, stability and integrity of the
Movement. As a learning organization, it is therefore imperative for the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines to establish a framework for the growth and development of adults in Scouting
and for each Local Council to provide sustainable capacity mechanism for its program and
adult resources development.

3. Resource Management

Effective and efficient deployment and allocation of resources assures the stakeholders of
the organization’s financial stability and self-reliance. The benefits should not only linger at
the national level, but should also redound to all the Local Councils. The handling of the
finances of the organization should be transparent, accountable and efficient.
4. Organizational Excellence

The governance of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines should be transparent, accountable
and efficient and clearly linked to its overall strategy, focused on achieving Membership
Growth as its Major Final Outcome. Organizational Excellence raises the bar of excellence
in membership development and strengthens the capacity of the Local Councils to improve
communication strategies, marketing and public relations, accurately portraying Scouting’s
image as leaders of positive change. It also focuses on Governance, Performance
Management, Risk Management and Disaster Response. To achieve this, roles and
responsibilities of the personnel and the offices at all levels of the organization should be
clearly defined and understood, ensuring synergy across all levels of the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines.

5. Community Involvement

Every Scout in actively involved in the communities and regularly engages in community
service projects and initiatives, and share their experience to inspire others. Scouting also
engages the government and other sectors of the society to pursue the establishment of
community-based Scouting units in order to reach out to the youth, the indigenous people,
the street children, children in especially difficult circumstances, people with disabilities,
and other stakeholders, actively working to welcome all individuals without distinction.
THE WORLD ORGANIZATION OF SCOUT MOVEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

NSO NSO NSO NSO NSO

NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO NSO NSO
NSO NSO NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO
NSO
NSO NSO NSO NSO NSO

THE YOUTH PROGRAMME

Jamborees / Youth Forum / Rover Moots / Venture Camp
Training Courses / Conferences / Seminars Workshops
Community Service & Development Projects / Symposia
Outreach Programs / Leadership & Life Skills

Highest Policy To Make Policy & Elect

Making Body WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE WSC Board Members

Board of Directors WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE To Direct & Supervise

Central Office WORLD SCOUT BUREAU

Regional
Coordinating and Asia-Pacific Region Inter-America
To Implement,
Secretariat Offices Coordinate &
Africa Region Arab Region Follow-up

Eurasia Region Europe Region

THE YOUTH PROGRAMME

Jamborees / Youth Forum / Rover Moots / Venture Camp
Training Courses / Conferences / Seminars Workshops
Community Service & Development Projects / Symposia
Outreach Programs / Leadership & Life Skills

NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO NSO NSO NSO
NSO
NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO
NSO NSO
NSO
Who We Are

Scouting is a grassroots educational youth movement that is truly bottom-up in its structure and
approach in engaging young people from all over the world.

World Scouting today is a confederation of 164 National Scout Organizations (as of December
2016) in a network of over 40 million members in more than 1 million local community Scout
Groups. Some 7 million are adult volunteers who support the local activities, resulting in a huge
multiplier effect.

Through peer-to-peer leadership, supported by adults, each local Scout Group embraces the same
set of values illustrated in the Scout Promise and Scout Law. Each of our 1 million local Scout
Groups follows a similar system of non-formal education suited to the unique aspects of their local
community.

The Scout Movement is a voluntary, non-partisan educational movement for young people.
Scouting is open to all, regardless of race or creed, in accordance with the purpose, principles and
method conceived by its founder Robert Baden-Powell.

Its purpose is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full
physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible
citizens and as members of their local, national and global communities. Scouting operates
through a network of local groups supported by National Scout Organizations (NSO) in 162
countries.

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is an independent,

worldwide, non-profit and non-partisan organization which serves the Scout Movement. Its
purpose is to promote unity and the understanding of Scouting's purpose and principles; while
facilitating its expansion and development. The organs of the World Organization are the World
Scout Conference, the World Scout Committee and the World Scout Bureau.

It has had consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since
1947. It is recognized by the majority of UN agencies and governments and works in
collaboration with other agents in the world of education and civil society.

The WOSM is made up of 164 National Scout Organizations all over the world, divided into
six Regions: Africa, Arab, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Europe and Inter-America.

The World Scout Conference, which takes place every three years, is the governing body
of WOSM. It elects a World Scout Committee, which is the executive body of the organization. The
World Scout Bureau is the secretariat and is headed by a Secretary General.

The World Scout Conference is the governing body, the "general assembly" of Scouting,
and is composed of all the members of the World Organization: the National Scout Organizations
(NSOs). An NSO can have a maximum of six delegates at a World Scout Conference.
 The function of the Conference is to consider the policy and standards of the Scout
Movement throughout the world, formulate the general policy of the World Organization, and take
the action required to further the purpose of the Movement.

The Conference takes place every three years. In addition to delegates, observers
authorized by their National Scout Organization are also eligible to attend the event. Delegations
usually include International Commissioners, the Scout responsible for relations with WOSM and
with Scout Organizations in other countries.

In conjunction to the Conference, a World Scout Youth Forum is held. Through preparing
inputs and making recommendations to the World Scout Conference and to the World Scout
Committee, participants develop the skills necessary to take part in decision-making processes.
The Youth Forum is open to members aged 18-26, of which many are also delegates at the World
Scout Conference. The World Scout Youth Forum is considered as an interim measure to improve
youth involvement in decision-making at world level.

Functions of the Conference includes electing members of the World Scout Committee,
admitting new member countries, and selecting the venues for forthcoming World Scout Events,
namely the World Scout Jamboree, the World Scout Moot, the World Scout Conference and the
World Scout Youth Forum.

WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE

Now that you have read what the World Scout Conference is and its functions within the WOSM,
it is time for you to assess if you have absorbed these facts by answering the following questions
designed to do exactly that.

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. What is the “general assembly” of the World Organization called? __________

2. During which event did Lord Baden-Powell hold what came to be considered as the first World
Scout Conference? __________

3. What important document was adopted during the 3rd World Conference in 1924? __________

4. How often does the World Scout Conference meet? __________

5. How many official delegates can a National Scout Organization send to participate in the World
Scout Conference? __________

Answers to the Self-Test Questions are in Bold letters.

1. The general assembly of the WOSM is the World Scout Conference.
2. The first World Conference was held during the first World Jamboree.
3. The Constitution for World Scouting was adopted during the Third World Conference in
1924.
4. The World Scout Conference meets every three years.
5. National Scout Organizations send a maximum of six delegates to participate in World
Conferences.
The WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE is the executive body of the World Organization of the
Scout Movement. It is responsible for the implementation of the resolutions of the World Scout
Conference and for acting on its behalf between its meetings.

The Committee is composed of the following members:

Voting members
 Twelve elected members, each from a different country. They are elected by the
World Scout Conference by secret ballot, for a six-year term. (Note: The World
Scout Conference in 2008 decided that, starting at the next World Conference in
2011, elected members will serve for only three years, but be eligible for re-election
for one additional term.)

Ex-officio non-voting members

 The Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of each duly elected Regional Scout
Committee
 The Secretary General of the World Organization
 The Treasurer, who is appointed by the World Scout Committee
 A member of the Board of the World Scout Foundation

The Committee normally meets twice a year, usually in Geneva, Switzerland. Its Steering
Committee, consisting of the Chairperson, two Vice-Chairpersons and the Secretary
General, meets as needed.

It is the equivalent of a Board of Directors in other international organizations. The World

Scout Committee is presided by a chairman who is elected by and from among the
members of the Committee.

The chairman is the head of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and
is on equal level as the presidents of other world or international organizations such as the
International Red Cross, International Olympics, Rotary International, Lions International,
etc.
WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE

Are you ready for another test? If so, choose the letter that corresponds to the correct
answer to each question. Write your answer on the blank before each number.
___ 1. How many elected members are there in the World Scout Committee?
A. 10 C. 14
B. 12 D. 16

___ 2. Who are the ex-officio members of the World Scout Committee?
A. Lord and Lady Baden-Powell
B. Past Chairs of the Regional Scout Committees
C. Past Chairs of the World Scout Committee and Regional Directors
D. Secretary General, Treasurer of the WOSM, Chairs of Regional Scout Committee
and a board member of World Scout Foundation

___ 3. How does one become a member of the World Scout Committee?
A. The members appoint themselves.
B. They volunteer to become members.
C. They are elected at the World Conference.
D. They are chosen by previous members of the Committee.

___ 4. What is the main responsibility of the World Scout Committee as executive body of
the WOSM?
A. Manage the World Jamboree
B. Organize activities for Scouters
C. Manage the operations of the Organization
D. Vote for the members of the World Scout Conference

___ 5. The World Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement is
the latter’s
A. governing body C. implementing arm
B. executive body D. international representative

QUICK CHECK.

The statement in bold letters represents the right answer. Should you want to find the
reason why the given choice is the correct answer, please re-read the text.

1. B. There are 12 members of the World Scout Committee.

2. D. The two ex-officio members of the Committee are the Secretary General and
the Treasurer of the WOSM.

3. C. The members are elected through the World Conference.

4. C. The World Scout Committee manages the operations of the Organization.

5. B. The World Scout Committee is the executive body of the WOSM.

The WORLD SCOUT BUREAU is the Secretariat of the World Organization. The Bureau is
directed by the Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, who is
appointed by the World Scout Committee and is also the Chief Executive Officer of the World
Organization.

The World Scout Bureau consists of its world headquarters and Regional Offices.

History and Location

The Bureau was first established in London, England in 1920. It moved to Ottawa, Canada in 1959,
and to Geneva, Switzerland in 1968. Regional offices are located as follows, with the principle
office being listed first:
 Central Office: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Geneva, Switzerland
 Africa Region: Nairobi, Kenya; Dakar, Senegal and Capetown, South Africa
 Arab Region: Cairo, Egypt
 Asia Pacific Region: Manila, Philippines
 Eurasia Region: Kiev, Ukraine and Yalta-Gurzuf, Ukraine
 European Region: Geneva, Switzerland, and Brussels, Belgium
 Interamerican Region: City of Panama, Republic of Panama

Functions of the World Scout Bureau

As the secretariat of the World Organization, the World Bureau has a number of Constitutionally-
defined functions.
 It assists the World and Regional Scout Conferences, and the World and Regional
Committees and their subsidiary bodies in the fulfillment of their functions. This includes
the preparation of meetings and the provision of the necessary services to implement the
decisions of the various bodies.
 It provides services for the promotion of Scouting throughout the world.
 It maintains relations with national Scout organizations and helps them develop Scouting
in their country.
 It promotes the development of Scouting in countries where it does not exist.
 It supervises the organization of international and regional Scout events such as world and
regional jamborees.
 It maintains relations with international organizations whose activities are concerned with
youth matters.

The World Bureau's operations are financed partly from the annual registration fees paid by
National Scout Organizations, based on their membership. Other support comes from foundations,
corporations, development agencies, and individuals.

Support also comes from the World Scout Foundation, which is building a capital (endowment)
fund. Contributions to the Foundation are invested permanently to produce a regular income for
the benefit of the World Organization. The Foundation also channels non-capital donations for
World Scouting.
WORLD SCOUT BUREAU

Information regarding the World Scout Bureau has been presented to you. Now, test yourself
through this activity if you have remembered the facts that you have read. There are several
sentences below, which you have to complete by filling in the missing words. The number of letters
for each blank is provided in the illustration below to give you a hint of the correct answer.
Furthermore, the answer to each blank will help you discover the hidden word in the bold boxes.

1-2. The World Scout Bureau manages the affairs of both the __________ __________ and the
__________ __________ __________.
3. National Scout Organizations pay __________ __________ for their WOSM membership.
4. The World Scout Bureau was established in 1920 in __________, __________.
5. Its headquarters was moved to __________, __________ in 1959.
6. The World Scout Bureau is headed by the __________ __________ of the WOSM.
7. The World Scout Bureau manages to plan and implement activities for Scouters through
__________ __________.
8-9. Aside from agencies and individuals, additional financial help comes from
__________and__________ for the implementation of activities of the World Scout Bureau.
10. The Secretary General of the World Organization acts as the Chief __________
__________ of the organization.
11. One of the functions of the World Scout Bureau is to endorse the __________ of Scouting in
countries where the Movement does not yet exist.
12. The World Scout Bureau conducts __________ to assist various committees in both the
technical and support aspects.
13. One of the major activities of the WOSM is a __________.
14. The World Scout Bureau publishes __________ to inform people of the Scout Movement.
15. The headquarters of the World Scout Bureau was moved in 1968 to Geneva, __________.
16. The regional headquarters of Eurasia is located in __________ - __________ ,
__________. The missing words are: __________ __________ __________
Here are the answers to the previous activity. Did you get the missing word right? Doing so would
mean that not only have you filled in the blanks to each question correctly, it means that you have
mastered what the World Scout Bureau is. For that, Congratulations to you!
If you did not get all the answers correctly, do not be disheartened. Look over your mistakes and
make sure that you do not repeat them.

1-2. The World Scout Bureau manages the affairs of both the World Conference and the World
Scout Committee.
3. National Scout Organizations pay their registration fees for their WOSM membership.
4. The World Scout Bureau was established in 1920 in London, England.
5. Its headquarters was moved to Ottawa, Canada in 1959.
6. The World Scout Bureau is headed by Secretary General of the WOSMt.
7. The World Scout Bureau manages to plan and implement activities for Scouters through
financial help.
8-9. Aside from agencies and individuals, additional financial help comes from corporations and
foundations for the implementation of activities of the World Scout Bureau.
10. The Secretary General of the World Organization acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the
organization.
11. One of the functions of the World Scout Bureau is to endorse the benefits of Scouting in
countries where the Movement does not exist yet.
12. The World Scout Bureau conducts courses to assist various committees in both the technical
and support aspects.
13. One of the major activities of the WOSM is a Jamboree.
14. The World Scout Bureau publishes newsletters to inform people of the Scout Movement.
15. The headquarters of the World Scout Bureau was moved in 1968 to Geneva, Switzerland.
16. The regional headquarters of Eurasia is located in Yalta-Gurzuf, Ukraine. The missing words
are: WORLD SCOUT BUREAU.
Member Countries by Region

World Scouting is composed of 6 regions- Africa, Arab, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Europe &
Interamerica. Each region has its own World Scout Bureau Regional Office. Find out which member
country belongs to which region...

Member countries listed by Region.

Africa Region
Angola Gabon Nigeria
Benin Gambia Rwanda
Botswana Ghana Senegal
Burkina Faso Guinea Seychelles
Burundi Kenya Sierra Leone
Cameroon Lesotho South Africa
Cape Verde Liberia Swaziland
Chad Madagascar United Republic of Tanzania
Comoros Malawi Togo
The Democratic Republic of Mauritius Uganda
The Congo Mozambique Zambia
Côte d’Ivoire Namibia Zimbabwe
Ethiopia Niger

Arab Region
Algeria Oman
Bahrain Palestinian Authority
Egypt Qatar
Jordan Saudi Arabia
Kuwait Sudan
Lebanon Syria
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Tunisia
Mauritania United Arab Emirates
Morocco Yemen

Asia-Pacific Region
Australia Republic of Korea
Bangladesh Malaysia
Bhutan Maldives
Brunei Darussalam Mongolia
Cambodia Nepal
Scouts of China New Zealand
Fiji Pakistan
Hong Kong Papua New Guinea
India Philippines
Indonesia Singapore
Japan Sri Lanka
Kiribati Thailand
Eurasia Region
Armenia Georgia Russian Federation
Azerbaijan Kazakhstan Tajikistan
Belarus Republic of Moldova Ukraine

Europe Region
Albania Hungary Norway
Austria Iceland Poland
Belgium Ireland Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina Israel Romania
Bulgaria Italy San Marino
Croatia Latvia Serbia
Cyprus Liechtenstein Slovakia
Czech Republic Lithuania Slovenia
Denmark Luxembourg Spain
Estonia The former Yugoslav Sweden
Finland Republic Switzerland
France of Macedonia Turkey
Germany Malta United Kingdom
Greece Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands

Interamerica Region
Argentina Dominican Republic Panama
Bahamas Ecuador Paraguay
Barbados El Salvador Peru
Belize Grenada Saint Lucia
Bolivia Guatemala Saint Vincent and the
Brazil Guyana Grenadines
Canada Haiti Suriname
Chile Honduras Trinidad and Tobago
Colombia Jamaica United States
Costa Rica Mexico Uruguay
Dominica Nicaragua Venezuela
THE WORLD SCOUT BUREAU, ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL SUPPORT CENTER
4F ODC International Plaza Building, 219 Salcedo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City

As you have read previously, there are six regional offices under the umbrella of the World
Scout Bureau (WSB).

Now, let us relate this knowledge to Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region (APR). At the regional
level, there are Committees given the same tasks and functions as the Committees we have
discussed in relation to WOSM. This time though, the implementation encompasses the boundaries
of countries in the Asia-Pacific Region of WOSM. The Regional Office of the Asia-Pacific Region
follows, in general, a similar agenda set by the World Scout Conference.
However, the broad strategic objectives set by the World Scout Conference are localized by the
respective Regional Committees to fit the needs of the program and activities of the Scouts in the
Asia-Pacific Region.

The Asia-Pacific Region (APR) has its own emblem shown on the
left. The Emblem is oval-shaped with a golden sun on its upper
part to represent Asia, the sun-blessed region of the world. The
lower half, on the other hand, is the heraldic symbol for waters in
azure blue and white, representing the Scouting region,
surrounded by the Pacific ocean and other bodies of water. At the
center of the logo rests the badge of the World Organization of
the Scout Movement to signify unity among its members.

Let us get to know more about the work of the APR and how it relates its work towards the
attainment of the goals set by the WOSM through more specific and target-audience oriented
programs. Before this, let us run through several important aspects regarding the APR.
The WSB-APR started out with 10 member countries in 1956, with offices in Manila, Philippines.

Through the years, membership has increased and currently, the APR has 24 member
organizations in Asia and the Pacific, with two associate member countries -- Macau and Polynesia.
THE BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines is “a voluntary, non-political, educational movement for
young people, under adult guidance, open to all Filipinos, without distinction of origin, race, or
creed, in accordance with the purpose, principles and method conceived by the founder”.

The BSP Organization

 Receive Reports
CORPORATE BODY NATIONAL COUNCIL  Elect Regular NEB Members
 Ratify Proposed Amendments
to By-Laws
GOVERNING & POLICY National Executive Board
MAKING BODY
Executive Committee
 Secretariat to the NEB and its
SECRETARIAT & CENTRAL Committees.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE NATIONAL OFFICE  Plan, Implement & Evaluate BSP
Policy, Organization, Rules &
decisions of the NEB

10 SCOUTING REGIONS

IR NELR CLR NCR STR BR

WVR EVR WMR EMR

Local
LocalCouncil Local
LocalCouncil Local
Council
Local Council
Council
Local Council LocalCouncil
Council Local
LocalCouncil
Council
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council
Local Council Local Council

District/Area
Local Council District/Area
Local Council District/Area District/Area
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council
Local Council Local Council

Sponsoring Sponsoring Sponsoring Sponsoring

Local Council
Institution Local Council
Institution Local Council
Institution Local Council
Institution
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council

LANGKAYS, KAWANS, TROOPS, OUTFITS AND CIRCLES

UNITS
Local Council UNITS
Local Council UNITS UNITS
Local Council
Local Council Local Council
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local
Local Council
Local Council
Local Council
Local Council Local Council
Local Council LocalCouncil
Council
 The Purpose of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines is to “promote and encourage,
through organization and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do useful things
for themselves and others, to train them in Scoutcraft, and to inculcate in them patriotism, civic-
consciousness and responsibility, courage, self-reliance, discipline, and kindred virtues, and moral
values, using the methods which are now in common use by Boy Scouts. (Sec. 3 of Sec. 1 of R.A.
7278)

The National (Standing & Special) Committees

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE
BOARD
STANDING COMMITTEES

Operations Program Adults in Scouting National Scout

Committee Committee (AIS) Committee Shop Committee

Budget & Finance International Ways and Means Corp. Assets

Committee Relations Committee Management Dev’t

Financial Assistance Safety & Risk TOBS/TOSM Economic

Program Committee Management TOSCOM/TOCC Enterprise

National Court of ANCM

Honor Committee Committee

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Public Relations Human Resource Nominations & BSP Organic Law

Committee Development Elections Amendments

Legal
Committee
THE REGIONAL SCOUTING COMMITTEE

NATIONAL
EXECUTIVE BOARD

REGIONAL SCOUTING
COMMITTEE
(Regional Chairman)

Local
Local Council
Council Local
Local Council
Council Local
Local Council
Council Local
Local Council
Council
Local
LocalCouncil
Council Local
LocalCouncil
Council Local
LocalCouncil
Council Local
LocalCouncil
Council
Local Council Local Council Local Council Local Council

Composition: Regional Chairman, Regional Vice-Chairman, Regional Treasurer, Regional Auditor,

and Regional Scout Commissioner, Council Chairmen, other designated LCEB members, Regional
DepEd Directors, and the Regional Scout Directors

ARTICLE XV: SCOUTING REGIONS AND REGIONAL SCOUT COMMITTEE

Section 1. Scouting Regions. There shall be not less than Ten (10) Scouting
Regions in the country as shall be determined by the National Executive Board. The
National Executive Board shall determine the Local Councils that shall comprise each
Region which shall be contiguous to each other and may be subject to adjustment from
time to time as the interest of the Scout Movement may warrant, subject to ratification by
the National Council.

Section 2. Members and Officers. Regional Scout Committees shall be

organized in all Scouting Regions. It shall serve as advisory body to the National Executive
Board regarding matters affecting the Region and its component Councils and shall serve
as an extension of the National Executive Board in the promotion and implementation of
the Scouting Program.

To ensure the effective supervision of the implementation of the Scouting program and to
see to it that all the necessary administrative, financial, program and operational support are
provided; the BSP is divided into 10 operational regions. These are the following:

1. Ilocos Region (IR) 6. Bicol Region (BR)

2. Northeastern Luzon Region (NELR) 7. Western Visayas Region (WVR)
3. Central Luzon Region (CLR) 8. Eastern Visayas Region (EVR)
4. National Capital Region (NCR) 9. Western Mindanao Region (WMR)
5. Southern Tagalog Region (STR) 10. Eastern Mindanao Region (EMR)
THE LOCAL COUNCIL

Regional Scouting Committee

LOCAL COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Composition: 12 Regular Members; Mandated Members (Schools Division Superintendent, GSP President & 2 Scout
Representatives); not more than 8 Area/District Committee Chairmen; 5-10 Sectoral Representatives/Co-opted Members;
and the Council Scout Executive (non-voting Secretary)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Composed of all Officers of the Council)

COUNCIL COMMISSIONER COUNCIL CHAIRMAN SCOUT EXECUTIVE

VICE-CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN Asst. Scout Executive

For Administration For Operations
Dep. Council Commissioner

Dep. Council Commissioner

Community-Based Scouting
Council Commissioner For
Council Commissioner For

Field Scout Executive

For PROGRAM

For TRAINING

Public Relations

TREASURER
AUDITOR
Field Scout Executive
Field Scout Executive
Asst. Treasurer
Council Staff

STANDING COMMITTEES
Organization & Extension
Committee on Leadership Training
Committee on Advancement
5 Dep. Program Commissioners for Committee on Camping & Activities
1. KID Scouting Committee on Health and Safety
2. KAB Scouting Committee on Finance
3. Boy Scouting
4. Senior Scouting
5. Rover Scouting
DISTRICT / MUNICIPAL SCOUTING COMMITTEE
District / Municipal Scouting Committee Chairman

ARTICLE XVI: LOCAL COUNCILS

Section 1. Purpose and Function. For the promotion and supervision of the Scout
Program in the provinces or cities and their subdivisions, the National Executive Board, in
conformity with the provisions of these Bylaws, may grant Charters to groups of citizens
of the Philippines, representatives of their respective provinces and cities and issue
certificates of membership to officers and members thereof. A group so chartered shall
be known as a Local Council and shall have jurisdiction over the territory described and
during the term specified in the Charter.

They shall promote and facilitate the local development and extension of the Scouting
Movement and establish local responsibility for leadership and supervision of Scouting
operations.
LOCAL COUNCILS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
(As of December 31, 2016)
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE BSP
THE KEY THREE OFFICIALS

Corporate Leadership Policy Implementation Effective Program

Logistical Support Technical Support Implementation
(The Administrative Group) (The Professional Service) (The Program Group)

National Secretary Chief National

President General Commissioner

Regional Regional Scout Regional Scout

Chairman Director Commissioner

Local Council Council Scout Council Scout

Chairman Executive Commissioner

Area/District Field Scout District Scout

Chairman Executive Commissioner

Institutional Institutional Scouting Unit Leaders &

Head Coordinator Assistants
THE DOUBLE TRACK PLAN

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines, so as to ensure the effective delivery of the Youth
Program, operates through what is called as the “Double Track Plan.” This plan divides the
Scouters into two distinct responsibility groups – the administrative group whose task it is to set
the direction and the policies of the organization and to provide the necessary financial, material,
and other administrative needs and support needed to ensure the achievement of the BSP mission,
the program group whose task it is to ensure the effective delivery and implementation of the
Scouting program.

Those who belong to the administrative group are the members of the National Executive
Board, the members of the Regional Scouting Committee, the members of the Local Council
Executive Board, the members of the District/Municipal/City Scouting Committees, the members
of the Institutional Scouting Committees, the Heads of Institution, and the Institutional Scouting
Representatives.

Those who belong to the program group are the Commissioners of all ranks from the
National down to the Institutions. The Council, District, Institutional Scouting Coordinators also
belong to this group. So do the Unit Leaders and their Assistants.

The administrative group meets every month to discuss and come up with solutions to the
many operational and administrative problems of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, each in their
own level.

The program group meets in program conferences, pow-wows, district monthly

roundtables to share and learn program ideas, skills, ceremonies, games, songs, crafts, etc.

What about the professional Scouters, the Secretary General, the Directors, the Scout
Executives, where do they fall in the track. They are the ties or the tiers that hold the two tracks
together. They are the ones that give the technical advice and guidance so the two groups can
perform their functions effectively. Thus, making effective the delivery and the implementation of
the Scouting Program and ensuring the achievement of the BSP mission.
THE DOUBLE TRACK PLAN ILLUSTRATION
Instructor’s Notes – Ender ENDER

Short Quiz on WOSM & BSP Structure

What are the Six (6) Scouting regions of the WOSM? Key to Corrections
1. _______________________________________ Asia Pacific Region
2. _______________________________________ Inter-America Region
3. _______________________________________ Arab Region
4. _______________________________________ Eurasia Region
5. _______________________________________ Africa Region
6. _______________________________________ European Region

What are the Three (3) World Bodies of the WOSM?

1. _______________________________________ World Scout Conference
2. _______________________________________ World Scout Committee
3. _______________________________________ World Scout Bureau

What are the Ten (10) Scouting Regions of the BSP?

1. _______________________________________ Ilocos Region
2. _______________________________________ Northeastern Luzon Region
3. _______________________________________ Central Luzon Region
4. _______________________________________ National Capital Region
5. _______________________________________ Southern Tagalog Region
6. _______________________________________ Bicol Region
7. _______________________________________ Eastern Visayas Region
8. _______________________________________ Western Visayas Region
9. _______________________________________ Eastern Mindanao Region
10. _______________________________________ Western Mindanao Region

What are the Key 3 Positions at the National Level?

1. _______________________________________ National President
2. _______________________________________ Secretary General
3. _______________________________________ Chief National Commissioner

What are the Key 3 Positions at the Region Level?

1. _______________________________________ Regional Chairman
2. _______________________________________ Regional Scout Director
3. _______________________________________ Regional Scout Commssr.

What are the Key 3 Positions at the Council Level?

1. _______________________________________ Council Chairman
2. _______________________________________ Council Scout Executive
3. _______________________________________ Council Scout Commissioner