3 February 2010

The Rover Scout Leaders

Through Sponsoring Authorities

Scout Uniformed Groups

Dear Rover Scout Leaders,

NOMINATION FOR BADEN POWELL AWARD 2009

The Baden Powell Award is a much coveted award for Rovers in the Scout Movement.  The award represents the final phase of scouting education. It has gained the reputation in the fellowship of Rovering worldwide as an award which epitomizes the Scouting values and spirit as envisioned by the Founder.

The Singapore Scout Association (SSA) is pleased to announce that the nomination of the Baden Powell Award 2009 is now open for all eligible Rovers. To be eligible for the nomination, the Rover must complete all the requirements of the Revised Rover Progress Scheme (RPS).  The RPS has replaced the pre-2005 scheme since the beginning of 2008. Rovers who are still pursuing the old scheme must switch to the Revised RPS, which is a more holistic personal development programme.

The eligible Rover must be a registered member of SSA and be nominated by the District Commissioner.  In addition, he must obtain good character referrals from 2 peers and the Rover Scout Leader or the Unit Group Scout Leader. The nomination must be endorsed by the Asst. Chief Commissioner (Area).