From: f93mo@efd.lth.se (Marika Oestman)
Newsgroups: rec.scouting
Subject: Information on the 10th World Moot 1996 from the Moot Host Comittee
Date: 14 Feb 1995 16:31:32 GMT
Organization: Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden
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** 10th World Moot - a world event in Sweden **
The Swedish Guide and Scout Council is happy to invite all scouts,
between 18 to 25 years of age, from all over the world to come to Sweden
for the 10th World Moot in 1996! A World Moot where young leaders and
roverscouts will meet in a truly international atmosphere in the heart
of the Swedish landscape and culture.

** The Moot Site **
The Moot site will be Ransberg, situated in the county of VŠrmland, in
the west of Sweden, near the river KlarŠlven and surrounded by forests
and hills. It offers a campsite close to nature in an area rich in
traditions and cultural heritage. The camp grounds can easily
accommodate more than 3000 participants. Karlstad is the closest major
town.

Ransberg is an old manor from the 17th century, with many of its old
buildings left intact and we are free to use them! Behind the manor lies
miles of forest perfect for both shorter and longer hikes. If you do not
want to go by foot, there are plenty of lakes and rivers to use for
canoeing and rafting.

** "Spirit into Action" **
With the 10th World Moot we would like to make an impact to strengthen
the World Scout Movement. This we can do by showing how the ideas of
Lord Baden-Powell still lead the way in Scouting today. We have
therefore chosen the theme "Spirit into Action". As a meeting place for
young leaders and roverscouts from all over the world, the Moot will
provide an excellent opportunity to reflect upon the Scouting spirit and
to put it into action.

 ** Programme **
The aim of the programme is to let young adults and roverscouts meet and
to gain experience to help them become better leaders through scouting.
Scouting, that in the 10th World Moot will have Swedish influences but
on international conditions. It is based very much on learning by doing,
international understanding, outdoor life, democracy and the patrol.

We want to give everyone as much opportunity as possible to meet people
from other cultures and from the local community, as well as to enable
them to participate in interesting and stimulating activities.

To make this possible, patrols will be mixed (cultures and traditions
permitting). Patrols will live together and cook their own food during
the whole Moot.

The Moot programme is divided into three main parts:
- A four-day patrol expedition. Each patrol leaves the Moot site to
explore the countryside under the guidance of a Swedish patrol leader.
The hike includes both discussions and handicrafts.
- One-day on and off-site activities. A wide variety of handicrafts,
community projects, workshops, cultural sights and outdoor activities
will be on offer.
- The Moot Place will be the centre of activity during the Moot. It is a
cafŽ open 24 hours a day, an activity centre, and a place for debates,
performances and handicrafts. Campfires, community involvement projects,
religious services and meditations will be co-ordinated from here. It is
a meeting place where one does not only have an opportunity to
participate, but also can perform and lead different activities.

** Fee **
The World Moot fee is 2,500 SEK (Swedish Krona), which is approximately
US$ 337 (11 Feb. 1995). This includes the cost of the expedition and
other activities, as well as food during the camp and transportation
from Karlstad to the Moot site and back again.

To show solidarity with the World Scout family special provision has
been made for participants from countries with a GNP per capita of less
than US$ 7,910. The fee for scouts and leaders from these countries has
been adjusted as follows:

GNP per capita US$ 2,555 - 7,910:   2,000 SEK  (approximately US$ 270)
GNP per capita US$ 635 - 2,555:     1,500 SEK  (approximately US$ 202)
GNP per capita less than US$ 635:   1,000 SEK  (approximately US$ 135)

** Dates **
The 10th World Moot will be held from 15 July to 26 July 1996.

** Home Hospitality **
Home Hospitality will of course be offered before and after the Moot.
This is an excellent opportunity to see more of Sweden, together with a
Swedish Scout family.

** Participation and Further Information **
If you are interested in taking part in the 10th World Moot, please
contact your National Headquarters or the 10th World Moot Committee. The
address is 10th World Moot, Swedish Guide and Scout Council, Box 49005,
S-100 28 Stockholm, Sweden. Phone number +46-8-650 35 35 and fax number
+46-8-653 07 43. If you want to use e-mail you can send your questions
to f93mo@efd.lth.se (Marika …stman, Public Relations, 10th World Moot
Committee).

Last date for registration is 31 December 1995.

In the end of March 1995 there will be a brochure available. You can
order it either from the Swedish Guide and Scout Council or from Marika
…stman (f93mo@efd.lth.se), and we will send it to you as soon as
possible. Order the brochure to have a look at the Moot Site and an idea
of what the Moot will look like!

** Welcome to Sweden and the 10th World Moot in 1995! **

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