BADEN POWELL SCOUTS MALTA
HOME OF TRADITIONAL SCOUTING

Registered NGO Ref: VO/0652 & Approved Provider of Informal Learning Ref: SLC11352

The Leadership Team

Baden -Powell Scouts Malta

"The only traditional Scouting organisation on the Maltese Islands"

George Mangion

President BPSM and International Commissioner

Natalie Fsdani

Hon.Secretary BPSM, Commissioner for Wolf Cub programme and GSL Mtarfa Group

I was a I was a member of the Malta Girl Guides Association as from 1984 when I joined as a Girl Guide, moved on to Rangers at the age of 14 and started giving service with the Brownies at the age of 16. Participated in the Olave’89 International Camp in Sussex. In 1993 I was Brownie Guider with the 7th Rabat Pack and eventually opened a second pack due to the high number of Brownies. Served for a couple of years as Pack Advisor for Central District (MGG). Resigned from Malta Girl Guides in May 2000 to dedicate time to my growing family.

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Holder (1993)

Joined Baden Powell Scouts Malta and Mtarfa at its inception in July 2011 and was part of the BPSM Steering Committee Delegation that met WFIS Steering Committee prior to acceptance in World Federation of Independent Scouts during our first participation in an overseas workshop in Cupra Marittima Italy in September 2011.

Mark Spice

Duke of Edinburgh International Award Co-ordinator,

Public Relations Officer and Scout leader Mgarr B.-P. Sea Scout

I am a retired policeman from the UK enjoying the benefits of an early pension by making Malta my home. My wife is Maltese hence my connection to the country.

I was a Scout and Venture Scout as a boy. In 1981 I was awarded the Queen's Scout Award and was honoured to parade for HM Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle in 1982.

I have held various Scouting appointments and was an Army Cadet Adult Instructor for 3 years prior to coming to Malta finishing as detachment commander in the rank of Under Officer.

I have a project to introduce the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Scheme to BPSM.

I enjoy time with my family, I am learning instinctive archery and own a longbow, my wife and I own an ex-racing Greyhound, one of a small number in Malta.

I also have an ambition to learn a musical instrument and to learn to understand the Maltese language!

Andrea Bellizzi

Group Scout Leader Zebbug B.-P. Scouts and Drum Major

I began Scouting back in 1999 and was invested as a Cub Scout on 6th August 1999, at that young age I found Scouting interesting and in 2001 I moved to the Scout Section where I gained a lot of experience gained a lot of badges, I grew up in Tiger patrol where after a few years I was made patrol leader and eventually was made Senior Patrol Leader after Tiger patrol was crowned best patrol of the year.

The year 2007 meant a lot to me as I was best Scout of the year, I started as a Drum Major and later moved to the Venture Unit. That year also commemorated 100 years of Scouting.

In 2010 I was made Assistant Scout Leader till the end of 2012 where I was promoted to Band Master.

In 2016 I together with some friends moved to Traditional Scouting, forming Zebbug Baden Powell Scouts we also formed the first band for Baden Powell Scouts Malta.

After 5 year of Band master I moved on from that position to allow fresh ideas and new determination. Today I'm still Drum Major and also a Scout leader of a lovely & friendly troop.

I enjoy adventure on land and sea as well as the band.

Yours in Traditional Scouting

S.L Andrea Bellizzi

Luca Muscat

Assistant Scout Leader Zebbug B.-P. Scouts and band member

I I joined Scouts at the age of 4 with the Beavers section, obviously with the Zebbug Scout Group. At the age of 7 I joined the Cub section. At the age of 9 and half I ranked up in the section and became a Senior Sixer. Since then, I joined the band section which started in 2007, playing the cymbal, 3 years later I started playing drums. In 2011 I joined the Scout section where I learned a lot regarding Scouting and adventure. In 2013 I ranked up again and I became a senior patrol leader. One year later I became a member of the Zebbug Venture Scout Unit which with the help of Mario Marmara (V.S.L) I became more responsible and helpful for the group. In 2016, with other members of the group, and also with the help of Andrea Bellizzi (Skipper) and Raymond Spiteri Binett (G.S.L) we opened another Group in the town of Zebbug, but under another Scouting Association, the WFIS. Now I am an A.S.L (Assistant Scout Leader) helping our troop skipper Andrea Bellizzi. Our only aim is to transfer our children aged between 11-16 years old from a standard teenager into a solid character prepared for our scouting adventures. I am also a member in the Zebbug B-P Scout Band which in the same section I am also a drum tutor with the A.S.L Brandon Cilia. Another objective we always would like to reach is to always follow our motto, BE PREPARED!

Hobbies: Scouts, playing football and video games.

Interests: To learn more about Scouting.

Mtarfa BP Scouts adventures 2017

***PRESS RELEASE***

***FIRST WOODEN BOAT CONSTRUCTED BY SCOUTS LAUNCHED***

On Saturday the 29th July 2017 Mgarr Baden-Powell Sea Scouts launched their boat at Gnejna Bay for the first time.

The wooden boat named SSS (Sea Scout Ship) Firefly was completely rebuilt after the original, which had virtually fallen apart, was donated to the crew by a well-wisher. It is believed to be the only such project undertaken by Scouts in Malta for over 100 years.

Using the original as a template the boat was rebuilt from scratch by a team of Sea Scouts from Mgarr. Along the way they have learned to use both hand tools and power tools, they have also had to learn to work with wood, metal and fibre glass. The youngest Scout is 11 the oldest is 15.

They were ably supervised by Mr George Mangion, President of Baden-Powell Scouts Malta who says:

“Learning by doing is the cornerstone of Traditional Scouting, all the work on this boat was done by the Scouts themselves with me providing guidance. The project is truly their own. Well done to you all”

Mark Spice who took over running Mgarr Baden-Powell Sea Scouts in November 2016 says:

“I have worked with Scouts of all ages in the UK as well as Army Cadets. I have never worked with such motivated young people, I only have to ask them to do something and it is done without complaint. They are a credit to themselves, to Scouting and to young people everywhere, I am proud to lead them, they will be an asset to any future employer and to their country”

Baden Powell Scouts Malta is a traditional Scouting organisation coming under the umbrella of the World Federation of Independent Scouts. We follow the traditional Scouting programme as laid down by our Founder (Baden-Powell), we hold dear to standards such as smartness, self-reliance and getting along with people of all ages. We are open to boys and girls aged 5 to 18+.

To find out more check out our website for more information:

www.badenpowellscoutsmalta.org

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***Duke of Edinburgh International Award Scheme***

Baden-Powell Scouts Malta (BPSM) is delighted to announce that the organisation is now able to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh International Award scheme to its members aged between 14 to 25 years.

Previously known as The President’s Award, Duke of Edinburgh International aims to provide challenges to young people under four categories: Skill, Physical Recreation, Service and Adventurous Journey. It is a staged award running from Bronze to Silver to Gold. It is a scheme originally set up in the UK with HRH Prince Phillip (Duke of Edinburgh) lending his name to the award.

Co-ordinator of the scheme within BPSM (Mark Spice) says this:

“This is an exciting opportunity for our Scouts as it runs neatly alongside our training programme. The scheme is truly open to all no matter what their abilities are. The key is to challenge yourself and to show improvement, it is non-competitive, the emphasis, especially for the adventurous journey, is on teamwork. Important skills for life are learned whilst participating in the scheme as well as the Scout training programme. Young people are our leaders, doctors, engineers, academics, soldiers and workers of the future. We need to invest in them.”

To find out more check out our website for more information:

www.badenpowellscoutsmalta.org

***PRESS RELEASE***

Friday the 1st September 2017 to Monday the 4th September saw groups from Baden-Powell Scouts Malta (BPSM) travelling to Trapani in Sicily for their annual adventure.

Groups from Mtarfa, Qormi, Mgarr (Sea Scouts) and St Paul’s Bay (Sea Scouts) were represented.

The camp was organised by Mr George Mangion, President and International Commissioner of BPSM and senior leaders within the organisation. It was hosted by local Sea Scouts in Trapani who very kindly gave us the loan of their HQ and camping equipment for the weekend. 45 people took part which included leaders, parents acting as helpers, Wolf Cubs and Scouts.

Exciting activities included kayaking in the sea at Trapani, a visit to an adventure park where Scouts of all ages had the opportunity to try their hand at climbing, zip wires and aerial rope work. On the Sunday there was a hike around the historic town of Erice with opportunities to buy souvenirs and traditional Scout games in the evening on the beach back in Trapani.

Local Scouting dignitaries and the Vice Mayor of Erice, Architect Salvatore Angelo Catalano, visited and were treated to traditional Maltese food. The 'Thanks Badge' was awarded to Ms. Antonella Scuderi for her assistance during the various trips by BPSM to Trapani since 2014.

The end of the camp was marked with the investiture of three new Scouts and a new adult appointment of Sea Scouting Commissioner, Mr Victor Brincat (Group Scout Leader St Paul’s Bay Sea Scouts).

Everyone returned to Malta tired but happy on Monday the 4th September.

Thanks are given to our brother and sister Scouts in Trapani!

Baden Powell Scouts Malta is a traditional Scouting organisation working under the umbrella of the World Federation of Independent Scouts. We follow the traditional Scouting programme as laid down by our Founder (Baden-Powell), we hold dear to standards such as smartness, self-reliance and getting along with people of all ages. We are open to boys and girls aged 5 to 18+.

To find out more check out our website for more information:

BADEN POWELL SCOUTS MALTAHOME OF TRADITIONAL SCOUTING

Registered NGO Ref: VO/0652 & Approved Provider of Informal Learning Ref: SLC11352

The Leadership Team

George Mangion

Natalie Fsdani

Mark Spice

Andrea Bellizzi

Luca Muscat

Mtarfa BP Scouts adventures 2017

BADEN POWELL SCOUTS MALTA
HOME OF TRADITIONAL SCOUTING