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President Lai 賴清德 Attends the "2025 National Scout Day of TGASC"
President Lai mentioned he was a cub scout when he was young!
President Lai Ching-te attended the "2025 National Scout Day of TGASC" this morning (15th). He commends the Scouts for their achievements in international exchanges, commitment to environmental sustainability, and emphasis on local community service. He hopes that the Scout spirit will inspire society and become vital for national progress.
In his address, the President stated that he was honored to accept the appointment and officially assume the role of Chief Scout of "The General Association of the Scouts of China(Taiwan)." He expressed his deep gratitude for being part of the Scouts Association. He pledged to abide by its principles and regulations, working with all members to serve the nation and its people.
The President noted that through the dedicated efforts of the previous Chief Scout, Chief Commissioner, and all Scout leaders, the TGASC has secured a respected position within the World Organization of the Scout Movement - WOSM. Last year, TGASC won the bid to host the "TGASC-Taiwan 2029 World Scout Moot." Moreover, the "第28屆亞太童軍領袖會議 28th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference" will be held in Kaohsiung this October. These events are pivotal moments to showcase the strength, cultural uniqueness, and warm hospitality of Taiwanese Scouting. They represent the collective efforts that have brought the TGASC onto the global stage and invited the world to experience Taiwan. The President also expressed confidence that, with the support of the Ministry of Education, the preparations for the "2029 World Moot" will proceed smoothly over the next four years, enabling all international Scout friends visiting Taiwan to feel a sense of pride in our nation and our accomplishments.
In addition to its international engagements, TGASC has partnered with the "Taiwan RE-THINK Environmental Education Association" to launch the "National Coastal Marine Debris Survey Project" this year. This innovative initiative integrates environmental protection with educational outreach. As an island nation with abundant marine resources, Taiwan recognizes that preserving the marine ecosystem is a shared responsibility. The President encouraged all Scouts to actively participate in the project and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable environmental practices.
The President also emphasized the importance of community service alongside environmental efforts. He paid special tribute to a distinguished Scout, Mr. Tseng Po-chun of the "Chiayi City Changmin Scout Group." When a colleague collapsed, losing consciousness and heartbeat, Mr. Tseng promptly administered CPR, embodying the Scout motto "to do what is right, without hesitation." He was privileged to present the "Renai(benevolence) Honorary Award" to Mr. Tseng, hoping to inspire more individuals to embrace the Scout spirit and become significant contributors to societal progress.
Speaking at the Yangmingshan Scout Center gathering, the President expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Education for supporting the renovation of the camp. With such robust backing, he is confident that this camp—steeped in the history and memories of Scouting—will be revitalized to provide a better learning environment for younger members.
The President affirmed that Scouting is a lifelong journey—"once a Scout, always a Scout." He hopes that the enduring Scout spirit will continue influencing society and driving national progress. He looked forward to working together with everyone and extended his best wishes for the success of the conference and for the health and well-being of all Scouts.
Subsequently, the President presented various awards, including the Scouters Award, the Service Honor Award, the Renai Honorary Award, and the Scouts of the World Award, to the deserving Scout service personnel. He also toured the booths for the "28th Asia-Pacific Scout," the "2029 World Moot," and the "International Coastal Marine Debris Survey Project" to gain insights into their preparation and execution.
Minister of Education Minster 教育部 Cheng Ying-yao and Chief Commissioner Lin Ming-yu 林明裕 of the TGASC, among other dignitaries, also attended the event.

 

The 2024 Asia-Pacific Regional Diversity & Inclusion Forum officially opened at the Kaohsiung Urban Hotel in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan! 
 

 
A total of 50 participants from 15 National Scout Organizations (NSOs) across the Asia-Pacific region take part in this forum, showcasing the value of issues across different backgrounds, such as gender, race, disabilities, and age. The four-day Forum includes group discussions, success stories shared by different NSOs, and collaborative explorations of the challenges and strategies related to diversity and inclusion in scouting.

 

 
Dr. Yang, Yung-Chin, International Commissioner of the Scouts of China (Taiwan), emphasized in the opening speech that diversity and inclusion are essential to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment within the organization, where members feel valued, belonging, ownership, and have equal opportunities and resources. This enhances organizational performance and allows members to contribute effectively.

 

 
Mr. WANG, Tung-Chin, the Forum Director, noted that diversity and inclusion are significant issues today, and encourage the forum discussions and conclusions to increase the participation of more young people. 

 

 
Scouts from around Asia-Pacific will discuss and share experiences about diversity and inclusion, aiming to learn from each other and make Scouting the most inspiring and inclusive movement in the world.



 













 

TGASC-Taiwan will organize the 2025 National Rover Conference (NRC) on 7 to 11 February 2025 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
 
The National Rover Conference is a significant event for our Rover Scouts in Taiwan. It allows young people to enhance their leadership skills at the national level of Scouting, providing opportunities for Rovers to engage in decision-making and to discuss and express their opinions on relevant issues.
 
We invite Rovers and young leaders in the Asia-Pacific Region to join the NRC as observers. We would like to welcome them here to embark on a mutual learning experience with us.
 
International scouts willing to join in the discussion with fellow Rovers are welcome to join the 2025 National Rover Conference. It is highly appreciated that your NSO will circulate this information and invite Rovers and young leaders to join us. For more information about 2025 National Rover Conference, please visit:
 
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nrctaiwan_2025?igsh=MTRjbG5jODBvNm9yNQ==
Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/NRC.twscout
 
The deadline for registration is set on December 20, 2024. The registration is done online by individual participants. NSO endorsement is required in the reply slip. Please check the enclosed General information and Schedule of the event.

 





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TGASC-Taiwan will host the 17th World Scout Moot in 2029









The General Association of Scouts of China will host the 17th World Scout Moot in 2029. Scouts of China were appointed the Host of the 2029 Moot by the 43rd World Scout Conference following a vote taken by Member Organizations.

 This marks the second time that Scouts of China will host the global event, having previously played host to the 12th World Scout Moot in 2004 which brought together more than 3,000 Scouts and young leaders from 87 countries.

 The programme concept of the 2029 Moot embodies a commitment to environmental sustainability with a focus on energy conservation and the protection of biodiversity to ensure that our planet remains vibrant and thriving for future generations.


 








The World Scout Moot aims to achieve the highest level of sustainability by adhering to the ISO 20121 standard for sustainable event management, focusing on social impact and economic benefits. Efforts include reducing energy consumption, waste generation and carbon footprint, providing sustainable transportation options, selecting eco-friendly food, promoting local economic development, and ensuring the long-term well-being of participants and the community. Sustainability is a priority in all activities, encompassing environmental, social and economic aspects.

As part of the programme, International Patrols will explore nature, culture, adventure and community over six days on various trails, culminating in Basecamp activities in Tsou Ma Lai Farm. To manage participation fees, the Host aims to secure venue support to reduce costs and minimize expenses related to public relations, headquarters operations and administrative fees. In addition, a plan will be developed to reduce unnecessary purchases and seek local government support for subcamp operations.

Every four years, the World Scout Moot is held for Scouts aged 18- to 25, often known as Rovers. The Moot is an opportunity for thousands of young people to come together and immerse themselves in the spirit of Scouting, forge new friendships, and develop skills and understanding that will help them become better global citizens.

The Moot tradition began in 1931 in Switzerland and consists of two distinct parts. During the ‘Path,’ Scouts from a variety of nationalities explore the host country in patrols, allowing for a rich exchange of culture and learning. In the second part, participants gather together on-site to continue their Scouting journey together in a traditional Jamboree-style camp.

Credit: 43rd World Scout Conference






 





 













 







 







 

16th National Rover Moot, Scouts of China (TAIWAN)

 
We take the pleasure to announce that our scout association will host the 16th National Rover Moot in August 2024. We would like to extend a cordial invitation to Rover Scouts and young leaders aged 18-26 to join us in the Rover Moot. The Rover Moot will be mainly held from 15th to 20th August 2024 at Yangmingshan Scout Center in Taipei and other cities in Taiwan, including Keelung, Taoyuan, Miaoli and Taichung. We anticipate gathering 300 Rover Scouts and young leaders from Taiwan and all over the world. The Moot fee is NTD 7,500 per person. Scouts of China (Taiwan) is also the official bidder for the 17th World Scout Moot in 2029. We look forward to hosting the next World Scout Moot in Taiwan. Welcome all the rovers and young adults from 174 NSOs to gather in Taiwan both now and in the future. For more information, please download the Moot Outline or contact the Moot secretariat or our Scout HQ.

 
 



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12th National Jamboree Jamboree Bulletin No. 2

Bulletin No. 2 for 12th National Jamboree We take the pleasure to provide the Jamboree Bulletin No. 2 for our 12th National Jamboree, Scouts of China (TAIWAN) which will soon be held on 10 to 16 July 2024 in Tainan, Taiwan. You will find more information about the program and activity during the Jamboree. Please note the deadline to submit your contingent information and flight itinerary for our proper arrangement and make a wonderful Jamboree experience for your scouts and leaders. Should you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Jamboree Secretariat or our Scout HQ.

12th National Jamboree Jamboree Bulletin No. 2

 



12th National Jamboree Jamboree Bulletin No. 1

Our scout association will host the 12th National Scout Jamboree in July 2024. We want to extend our cordial invitation to your scout association to join us in celebrating World Scout Brotherhood and friendship.

 

 
This Jamboree will be held from 10 to July 16 at the Tsou-Ma-Lai Farm, Tainan, in southern Taiwan. We are estimated to have more than 10,000 scouts and leaders attending this Jamboree.  The Jamboree fee is USD 300 per person, and we also invite young leaders and rover scouts to work for the Jamboree as IST.

 

 

For more information will be sent out in future Jamboree bulletin.

12th National Jamboree Jamboree Bulletin No. 1

TGASC(Taiwan) - Potential Bid for the 17th World Scout Moot in 2029



The World Scout Committee just announced their decision for the future World Scout Events during the recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur in September 2023.

For the World Scout Moot, the World Scout Committee announced that due to its nature of being an educational event, it will be considered at the next meeting in March 2024 after reflecting on the learnings and outcomes of the Panel of Experts reviewing the 25th World Scout Jamboree.

However, the World Scout Committee noted two potential bids from the Scout Association of Azerbaijan and our Scout Association for bidding on the 19th World Scout Moot in 2029. Thus, we are proud to announce that we are prepared for the potential bid for hosting this World Event in Taiwan.

Scouts of China(Taiwan) successfully hosted the 12th World Scout Moot in Taiwan in 2004. There were 3,000 rovers and young adults from 87 NSOs worldwide who had a good time and left Taiwan with great memories. If we could win the bid to host the 19th World Scout Moot in 2029 again, it will be a great opportunity for us to welcome all the rovers and young adults from 174 NSOs to Taiwan to enjoy the fun, nature and take the Global challenges that we are facing and work out our solutions.

Under the leadership of Mr. LIN Yu-Chang, former Chief Commissioner, and Mr. CHENG Wen-Tsan, the current Chief Commissioner, our National Board has approved our bid for this World Events, and we have full support from them. We hosted staff from the World Scout Bureau to visit our proposed site, and we completed our GSAT 3.0 after completing GSAT 2.0 in 2019. These measures strengthen our proposed potential bid.

Should you have an inquiry about our potential bid and proposed Moot program, you are most welcome to contact us by sending an email to scouts@scout.org.tw



 

Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Relief Action from Taiwan

 

The General Association of the Scouts of China (Taiwan) Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Relief Project Phase I was Completed Successfully.

 



 

This week, the Scouts of China (Taiwan) cooperated with the Turkish Trade Office In Taipei, the Scouts of China Foundation (Taiwan), the Taiwan Provincial Scout Council, TT&T CO., LTD., and Taipei 360 Neihu Community Scout Group to donate 347 warm sleeping bags and 300 emergency blankets, a total of 42 boxes and nearly 600 kilograms of relief supply to the earthquake victims in Türkiye.

 



 

The donation was delivered to the Turkish Airlines warehouse yesterday (11 February) after sorting the goods and packing them. Today (12 February), they will be transported by Turkish Airlines to Ankara, the capital city of Türkiye, and delivered to the earthquake area.

 



 

Turkish Trade Office Representative Mr. Muhammed Berdibek and Deputy Representative Mr. Nurullah Ayvaz expressed their gratitude to Scouts of China (Taiwan) for their quick and efficient response. And the supplies have been packed and sent directly to the Turkish Airlines storage center in Taiwan and will be sent to Ankara today on Turkish Airlines.

 



 

Different cities and counties' scout councils of Taiwan have also launched various activities in this Scout Action. Taipei City Scout Council has launched a relief supply drive, and Kaohsiung City Scout Council has launched a fundraising campaign. Other scout councils from Taiwan also do their part to help the international community through various activities. The Turkish Trade Office In Taipei thanked the Scouts of China (Taiwan) for completing the collection of supplies and sending them directly to the airline's storage within a concise period.

 



 

Scouts are global citizens, and humanitarian relief is the responsibility of Scouting, in line with the Scout's Messengers of Peace philosophy.

 



 

Scouts of China (Taiwan) has also launched a fundraising campaign, and the fund will go through the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) donation platform to the Scouting and Guiding Federation of Türkiye and the Scouts of Syria to assist the community reconstruction work initiated by the Scouts there.



























 

 

 

TGASC-Taiwan had a partnership project “Scout Day” with Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store and Decathlon Sport Retailer to promote Scouting image and also try to recruit young people to join Scouting.




Scout Day is a half day activity which provides Scouting experiences to young kids age from 5 to 12.  Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and Decathlon invited their customers and young kids to sign up and join the Scout Day activities.
 

 


Scout Leaders arranged different base activities and taught these young kids how to tie knots, tent pitching and play fun games.  Kids were excited about these activities and games.  Customers and parents asked about how to join Scouting while they were shopping for outdoor equipment.  












The Scout Day was held in Shin Kong Mitsukoshi on Saturday 1 October and in Decathlon in Taoyuan and Taiwan on Sunday 2 October.  There were some 100 kids participated in Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and Decathlon this weekend.











More Scout Day activities will be held with other branch stores of Decathlon later in October and November, 2023.


































 

2022 National Rover Conference was held on 19 to 23 August at Yangmingshan Scout Camp in Taipei, Taiwan.
The theme of the 2022 National Rover Conference is “Keep Rovering,” which encourages rover scouts to continue their path in Scouting after the Pandemic. This is the first in-person event for Rover Scouts at the national level after the pandemic. It attracted some 150 participants and staff members for this five-day event.

Mr. Su, Te-Hsiang, Secretary General, attended the opening ceremony and outlined the 2022-2025 Triennial plan for TGASC-Taiwan. He encouraged rovers to participate in more international events, like World Scout Moot, Regional Youth forum, World Scout Conferences, Etc.

NRC 2022 invited many speakers, most of whom were former rover scouts, to share their experiences in Scouting and career development. Rover Scouts had a fruitful discussion about the issues concerning young people, and they also discussed programs related to Scouts for SDGs and the Better World Framework. The highlight of the conference was a Hackathon that encouraged rover scouts to submit proposals within 24 hours. The top 4 projects were selected by a jury, and a bonus of USD170 was given as a seed fund for their projects.

Other than meeting and discussion, the participants also enjoyed themselves during the evening campfire, night market, and Summer Party.



 





















 
 

Mr. Wen-Tsan Cheng, Chairman & Chief Commissioner, presided the meeting and had a fruitful discussion on the preparation of 12th National Jamboree, and the draft regulation on membership registration.
 

 
This is the first in-person meeting with Secretary Generals from local councils after the Pandemic. The last meeting was held in December 2021.

 

 
The purpose of the National Secretary General meeting is to communicate national policy or events with local councils. The meeting used to be hold 3 or 4 times in a year.