ASG Annual Camporee 2011

Arabiyya Scout Group's Scout Camps are considered among the very best camps held in recent years; in 2009, they held their first Camporee with Muhyiddin Scouts and H. Dh. Hanimaadhoo Scouts in Kaafu, Huraa youth Campsite, again in 2010, with Galholhu Madhurasa Scouts and H. Dh. Atoll Education Centre Scouts, held the camp in the same campsite.

This year, they organized the biggest camp ever in the history of Arabiyya Scout Group’s and also it was the biggest Camporee which was ever organized by a single Scout Group in the History of Maldivian Scouting, with 6 Scout groups, (i.e., Arabiyya Scout Group, Muhyiddin Scout Group, Ghiyasuddin Scout Group, Thaa Atoll School, Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre and Kaafu Guraidhoo Madhurasa); more than 380 participants including leaders and parents.

“Earth Hour” in Maldives

“Earth Hour” is a global event organized by the World Wild Fund (WWF) – the global independent conservation organization to create awareness about Global Warming and the impact it creates on our planet. It is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community; a call to stand and take control over the future of our planet. It is also the largest campaign for the planet in history.
The Earth Hour first started as a national event in Australia. On March 31, 2007, by switching of its lights for one hour, over 2.2 million Sydneysiders and 2,100 businesses switched off their lights for the Hour and made a powerful statement about the urgent need for action on Global Warming.

CLOVE HITCH

The clove hitch is a type of knot often considered as one of the most essential knots. It consists of two opposed half hitches made successively around an object.

This is a very important knot of only theoretical value. Without extra support, it is untrustworthy in any situation, except as a crossing knot.
A clove hitch made around the standing part of the line is known as either two half-hitches or Buntline hitch, depending on whether half-hitches progress away or towards the hitched object.
Ashley’s Book of Knots says, “The Clove Hitch was, originally, included here with the intention of condemning it. It does have two giant faults: it slips and, illogically, can also bind. However, it does have at least one excellent application (though NOT in boating!)”.

SHEET BEND

The sheet bend is one of the useful knots for scouts, mountaineers and sailors to learn. It is the most important knot for joining two ropes of unequal thickness together strong and simple. A permanent loop tied, seized or spliced can be substituted for the right hand portion of the knot. Ropes with a difference of sizes will not slip when the sheet bend is properly tied.

REEF KNOT

The Reef Knot figures prominently in Scouting worldwide. It is included in the World Scout badge (WOSM badge) and many Scouting Awards. This knot is called a reef knot in Britain and a square knot in American. It is only useful in simple applications, easy tied and will not jam, so it is always easy to untie.

KNOTTING

“Knotting” or “Knot tying” skills are one the most common and interesting skills that we learn during our Scouting life. In this series, “Team SOM” is focusing some of the common knots; including tenderfoot (first stage/membership), second class (scout standard) and first class (advance scout standard) knots.

Knot tying skills are often transmitted by sailors, scouts, climbers, cavers, arborists, rescue professionals, fishermen, and surgeons. After one has mastered a few basic knots, diagrams and pictures become easier to understand. As one learns more knots, one starts to distinguish patterns in their structure and tying method. Learning knots demands practice and patience.

The National Flag of the Republic of Maldives

A flag is most commonly used as an identification of a Country/Nation. The first flags were used to assist military coordination on battlefields, and flags have since evolved into a general tool for elementary signaling and identification, especially in environments where communication is similarly challenging. National flags are strong nationalistic symbols with varied wide-ranging interpretations, often including strong military associations due to their original and ongoing military uses. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for other decorative purposes.