01
Nov
2011
6 KID Scouts Confirmed Eagle Rank
(edited from Naparan Bros. Jambo Balita contribution)
Scout Nelson Caroro Jr., Scout Jay Lloyd Alocelja, Scout Neil Everson Cunanan, Scout Neil Anthony Morala, Scout Joelyn Segovia and Scout Anna Louella Toledo of Montgomery Training and advancement Program of Kidapawan Scouts were ceremoniously conferred their Eagle Scout award during the National Court of Honor on October 27, 2011, 1:00 pm at Quiñones Hall, Camp Bulatukan, Makilala, Cotabato. (See gallery for more photographs)
Engr. Roger Villa from the National Council confirmed the new Eagle Scouts.
The dignitaries who were present were EMR RSD Jess M. Meris from EMR-DCC, Arnold A. Mamac, RSD Imelda Samson from Baguio City and Cotabato Council Board Chair Roberto Omandac. They awarded the medals, sashes and letter from the National Council to the 6 Scouts.
The newly inducted scouts took their Board of Review last May 24, 2011 held at the Cotabato Council boardroom. The panelists who conducted the review were ES Daniel De Guzman, ES Camilo Toledo III, WB Nestor Borra, WB Phil Jamero and WB Warlito Martinez.
“Being an Eagle Scout is a new challenge for us to prove ourselves” said ES Toledo during an interview referring to her and to ES Segovia being both the 17.5 th female Eagle Scout in the Philippines.
With the help and guidance of the training staff headed by SCA Rex N. Toledo, WB Aries V. Panes, RS Marlowe E. Llorito and WB aspirant John Tem Gaviola the six attained their ranks.
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Sep
2011
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31
Aug
2011
MT. APO KIDS, Welcomes New Recruits
Naparan Bros.
The KIDS recently conducted its first Encampment with Reflection Night for 2011 at Le Reve Inland Resort, Kisante, Makilala on August 20-21.
Upon arrival, an opening program was conducted. The Encampment was formally opened by WB Holder Aries V. Panes and the Statement of the purpose was presented by SCA Rex N. Toledo. Although the main purpose is to finish all rank requirements, Toledo emphasized that learning coupled by enjoyment should be infuse on the whole duration of the camping especially the newbie’s who will soon be part of the official rooster during the incoming Investiture Ceremony.
The participants were divided to three subgroups according to their Scout Ranks. WB John Tem D. Gaviola and SCA Toledo handled the ten (10) new members . The Pathfinder aspirants finished their First Aid MB under WB Panes. And the Outdoorsman aspirants performed their requisites in Soil and Water Conservation MB under the supervision of the two ES Alfred and Fredde G. Naparan.
The reflection night, the highlight of the Camp is aimed to emphasize that God is the center of the said activity as well as in our personal lives was spearheaded by the members of the Youth for Christ.
The Scouts were also given enough time to enjoy swimming, sliding and diving on the cool fresh spring waters of Le Reve Resort.
Break camp was declared before lunch on the following day. The group departed from the resort bringing with them memories, skills and knowledge from the first encampment for 2011.
16
May
2011
2 Scouts makes history as 4 others joins MT. APO KIDS Eagles’ Perch
On the recently concluded National Board of Review held at Cotabato Council Board Room, Kidapawan City today, May 14, 2011, Scouts Joel Lynn A. Segovia and Anna Louella S. Toledo made history as the first two “Girl in Scouting” Eagle Scouts of Cotabato Council (or Eastern Mindanao Region?) while Jay Lyod B. Alocelja, Nelson A. Caroro, Neil Everson P. Cunanan and Neil Anthony T. Morala also joins the KIDS Eagles’ perch. Scout Elton John Barro of Kidapawan City National High School completed the rooster of BOR passers.
Anna and Joel Lynn are survivors of 3-crew “Girl in Scouting” first batch trainees who started in 2008. Both became Council representatives to the Mindanao Youth Forum, APR Jamboree, several Council activities specifically as staff during Council Ventures and Jamborettes. Anna attended an International Social Accountability Learning Session at Tagaytay City as EMR representative.
Scouts Alocelja, Caroro and Morala, who started their advancement from other Institutions during their elementary days, became members in 2008. They participated actively in Council gatherings as staff and facilitators.
Scout Cunanan joined the KIDS in 2006. Went on furlough for 18 months then rejoined the KIDS summer of 2008. Neil is the currently the SCL, represented the Council to the Mindanao Youth Forum, chaired the 2009 Council Youth Forum and Youth representative to the Council Board 2009-2010.
The KIDS now have nestled 13 Eagle Scouts in a decade. (JBeST)
07
May
2011
5 KIDS survives elusive ESTC
Survivors of the rare Emergency Service Training Course, Venturer Scouts Jay Loyd Alocelja, Nelson Caroro, Neil Everson Cunanan, Neil Anthony Morala and Anna Louella S. Toledo the lone Girl in Scouting participant have accomplished another feat of their Scouting lives today, May 7, 2011 at Camp Bulatukan, Makilala, Cotabato.
ESTC is an emergency response (first responder) skills program of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Last conducted in the Council in 2005, the 6-day course covers Fundamentals of Civil Defense, Emergency First Aid, Medical Emergencies, Communication by Morse Code/Radio, Maps and Compass, Firemanship, Food and Liquor Laws, Police Services, Field Engineering and Search & Water Rescue. Every topic was followed by written test, mobilization and practicum.
The training was conducted by very competent staff coming from the EMR Office (3), Cotabato Council (6), The Philippines National Red Cross Kidapawan City, Makilala Police Station, Makilala Fire Department and the DOH.
Three Institutions participated in the training namely Antipas National High School (9), MT. APO KIDS (5), and USM-ULS (15). (jbest)
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