Delegates from Zambia and Uganda are waiting in line for their Conference bag
The cosy booth of the two interpreters
Verna Lopez, WCom member, for guiding the programme with the technicians
Also Leny Doelman, ex-officio, the contact for the technicians
Flags are raised at the special entrance gate of the Conference
Governor of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove, welcomed by the World Committee, World Bureau and Treasurer
Scouts/Guides ready with the National flags of participating countries
Invitees and participants are waiting for the Flag ceremony
First the National flag of Australia together with the national anthem of Australia
The last flag is the flag of the International Scout and Guide Fellowship
A welcome speech by Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC, Governor General of Australia
Also a special welcome from David Hurley AC DSC, governor of New South Wales
Glen Doyle, local Aboriginal tribe member, welcomed us the Aboriginal way
Glen played on a typical Aboriginal instrument, the Didgeridoo
Gillian Garsia, State Commissioner Girl Guides NSW and the Honorable Vince Dominello, MP State Member for Ryde District
Keith Parry, on site coordinator, gives the necessary information
Volunteers in charge of issueing the headphones
Opening speech of the Chairman of the World Committee, Mida Rodrigues
WConf committee: Brian Jackson - chairman; Jean-Luc de Paepe - Vice Chairman assisted by Mida - ISGF Chairman and Cecile Bellet - Sec.General World Bureau
All World Committee candidates wear a yellow scarf