Scouts seeking to expand membership

With the scouting fraternity seeking to widen its membership, a modern approach to activities that allows non-members to participate, giving them first-hand experience about the programme, has been suggested.

The proposal was noted by Operations Executive for the Caribbean, Trinidadian Ronald Richardson at a Regional Seminar on Educational Methods held at the Scout Association’s local headquarters, a press release from the Scout Association of Guyana said.

“In an effort to move away from the old system, a new approach that takes the concerns and inputs of young people is necessary. Young people are supposed to be responsible for their