JamCam took place in Foz Do Iguaçu, Brazil. The event comprised the16th Interamerican Scout Jamboree and 3rd Interamerican Scout Camporee. It was held from 4 to 10 January 2020 with eight thousand participants from 21 countries. There were mascots Tuko (toucan), Guany (iguana) and Amber (fox), which represented South, Central and North America respectively. The city of Foz do Iguaçu is famous for being close to the border with Paraguay and Argentina, as well as it possesses natural attractions such as Iguazu Falls and the Bird’s Park. The theme was: “America: Continent of Diversity”
Contents: Central Branch Newsletter 2, 2019
1. News from individuals/groups/(sub)regions
2. Upcoming events
3. News from World Bureau
4. Fee payments
5. Annual reports
6. Update Central Branch membership
pdf CB Newsletter 2, 2019 (496 KB)
An international Camporee spans over a third of scouting history and it marked the 46th camp being hosted in Canada this time. The annual Camporee attracted 1,600 participants from Scouts Canada and BSA. The Loyalist Area (Canadian) Committee co-hosted with Longhouse Council BSA and they hold the camp on alternating years in the respective countries.
Contents: Central Branch Newsletter 1, 2019
1. News from individuals/groups/(sub)regions
2. Upcoming events
3. News from World Bureau
4. Fee payments
5. Annual reports
6. Update Central Branch membership
pdf CB Newsletter 1, 2019 (474 KB)
On Saturday, 1st of June 2019, some members of San Jorge Guild, one of the existing guilds in Chile, were present at an activity of the Guides/Scouts of Chile.
The Local Scout and Guide Fellowship from Los Angeles, Chile, held a camp on 4 - 6 January 2019. Members of other local Guilds such as San Jorge, Valparaiso and some individuals from other places joined them.
On 2 February 2019 Bryan Bell received the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The award is the council-level distinguished service award of the BSA.
Contents: Central Branch Newsletter 2, 2018
1. News from individuals/groups/(sub)regions
2. Information upcoming events
3. News from World Bureau
4. Update Central Branch membership
pdf CB Newsletter 2, 2018 (989 KB)
document CB Newsletter 2, 2018 text (38 KB)
document Boletin Rama Central 2, 2018 (34 KB)
Contents: Central Branch Newsletter 1, 2018
1. News from individuals/groups/(sub)regions
2. Information upcoming events
3. News from World Bureau
4. Annual reports 2017 CB groups
5. Update Central Branch membership
pdf CB Newsletter 1, 2018 (433 KB)
document CB Newsletter 1, 2018 text (32 KB)
document Boletin Rama Central 1, 2018 (34 KB)
The Central Branch group “Fraternidad de Antiguos Scouts y Guias del Uruguay” (FASGU) celebrated St George’s Day on April 26 instead of 23 April as on that day there was a national public holiday in Uruguay.
