The Scout Association of Hong Kong
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{{infobox WorldScouting | image = Emblem of Scout Association of Hong Kong.png | caption = 香港童軍總會 | name = Scout Association of Hong Kong | headquarter = [[Hong Kong Scout Centre]] | country = [[Hong Kong]] | f-date = July 1915 | founder = F.J. Bowen | members = 96,682 (2008) | chiefscouttitle = Chief Commissioner | chiefscout = [[Pau Shiu Hung]]}}
'''The Scout Association of Hong Kong''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 香港童軍總會) is the overall [[Scouting]] organisation in [[Hong Kong]]. After the first Scouting initiatives in 1909, the Hong Kong branch of [[The Scout Association|The Boy Scout Association]] of the [[United Kingdom]] started in 1914 by registering the [[St. Joseph's College, Hong Kong|St. Joseph's College]] Scout Group, and was formally established in July 1915. The Hong Kong branch became an autonomous association and the 111th member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM) in 1977.
In 2008, the association had 96,682 [[uniform]]ed members<ref name="WOSM-TR_05-08">{{cite web |title=Triennial Report 2005-2008 |url=http://scout.org/en/content/download/11615/94838/file/Triennial_Report_EN.pdf |publisher=World Organization of the Scout Movement |accessdate=2008-07-13}}</ref>, with approximately 2700 Scout groups in the sections [[Grasshopper Scout|Grasshopper]], [[Cub Scout|Cubs]], [[Boy Scout|Scouts]], [[Venture Scout|Venture]] and [[Rover Scout]]s, making it the largest uniformed [[youth organisation]] in Hong Kong. The headquarters at the Hong Kong Scout Centre (香港童軍中心) in [[Tsim Sha Tsui]], [[Kowloon]], host the administration, headed by the [[Hong Kong Chief Commissioner]] (香港總監).
The association runs [[campsite]]s, including [[Gilwell Campsite]] (基維爾營地), Tai Tam Scout Centre (大潭童軍中心) and Tung Tsz Scout Centre (洞梓童軍中心), as well as [[hostel]]s and [[Scout Activity Centre]]s. It annually organises the traditional Scout Rally, providing Scout competitions and activities. For specific anniversaries, themed [[Scout Jamboree]]s have been organised.
==History==
[[Image:Old Hong Kong Badges.jpg|thumb|right|float|Various old Hong Kong Badges]]
===Founding of Hong Kong Scouting movement===
Scout activities were first brought to Hong Kong in 1909, only two years after the beginning of the [[Scouting|Scout movement]] in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/history/timeline.htm | title = A Scouting Timeline | publisher = The Scout Association | accessdate = 2006-12-24}}</ref> By 1911, British merchants and military personnel had started to organise Scout Groups in the city. At 6:00 a.m. on [[16 April]] [[1912]] [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Lieutenant-General Baden-Powell]] arrived in Hong Kong by the [[HMS Lutzou]]. He was a guest in the [[Government House, Hong Kong|Government House]] and discussed with officials of the [[Hong Kong Government]] the establishment of a branch of [[The Scout Association|The Boy Scout Association]] of the [[United Kingdom]] and the planning of a Boy Scout Movement in the city.<ref>The early history of Scouting in Hong Kong is hard to trace because documents and other archived materials were largely destroyed during the [[Battle of Hong Kong]] and the subsequent [[Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong]]. Part of the documents were recovered from the copies and publications in the Scout Association of United Kingdom.</ref><ref name="1910s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/home.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 1910s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong| accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref><ref name="1912visitBP">{{cite web | last = Baden-Powell | first = Robert | authorlink = Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell | url = http://pinetreeweb.com/bp-beyond-05.htm | title = Boy Scouts Beyond the Seas: "My World Tour" | publisher = pinetreeweb.com| accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref>
Enthusiasts and organisations, including [[Queen's College, Hong Kong|Queen's College]] and [[St. Joseph's College]] established on [[11 September]] [[1913]] the ''1st Hong Kong Scout Troop of St. Joseph's College'', for which Baden-Powell sent a letter of congratulation on [[26 November]] [[1913]], which was published in the first issue of the ''Scout Gazette'', the first Scout publication in Hong Kong. The group was registered with The Boy Scout Association on [[1 May]] [[1914]]. At the time, the Chief Scout was Major F.J. Bowen and the [[Scoutmaster]] was Mr Albert Edwards. Besides training in [[map reading]] and [[communication]], the troop also provided training in [[ambulance]] by Dr Coleman. On [[29 December]] [[1914]], the group was extended with a short-life Sea Scout Troop by Capt. P. Streafield, connected to the [[HMS Triumph]] of the [[Royal Navy]]. The Troop also held the first Scout camp in [[Murray Barracks]].<ref name = "histgrp">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/article_attach/5304/P21.PDF | title = More on Historical Scout Groups | publisher = Public Relation Committee, Scout Association of Hong Kong | work = Hong Kong Scouting | format = PDF | language = Chinese | accessdate = 2007-01-18 }}</ref> At the same time, Bowen was invited to [[Peak School]] to educate pupils in Scouting and the school later established a [[Wolf Cub]] Pack.<ref name = "histgrp"/> The ''2nd Hong Kong Scout Troop of [[St. Andrew's Church (Kowloon)|St. Andrew's Church]]'' was registered on [[25 November]] [[1914]].<ref name="2nd">{{cite web | url = http://2ndhkg.org/Index1.htm | title = 2nd Hong Kong (Catholic) Group History | publisher = 2nd Hong Kong Group| accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> Major [[Alexander Anderson McHardy]] was appointed [[Colony Commissioner]] on [[1 May]] [[1914]] and then-Governor of Hong Kong [[Francis Henry May]] became [[Chief Scout of Hong Kong]]. At the beginning all member Scouts were of European descent and not well-recognised by Chinese society.<ref name = "75years"/> Membership was restricted to those of British nationality. Vice Admiral [[Robert Hamilton Anstruther]] succeeded Major McHardy as Colony Commissioner in [[1 May]] [[1915]]. The Hong Kong branch of The Boy Scout Association was set up in July 1915, and responsible for Scout training and activities. At the end of September 1915, there were in total 155 members in the first [[census]].<ref name="1910s"/>
===Growth and development===
During [[World War I]], most leaders were called up for war service and Scouting in Hong Kong was at its ebb, but the [[1st World Scout Jamboree]] between [[1920-07-30]] and [[1920-08-08]] revived Hong Kong Scouting. Lieutenant-Colonel F. J. Bowen returned to Hong Kong after the end of the war, and actively participated in the Movement.<ref name="1920s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002505.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 1920s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref> He became the Colony Commissioner in July 1920 and reorganised the Hong Kong Branch. At the end of 1920, membership was approximately 140 members.
[[Image:Prince of Wales Banner.jpg|thumb|right|float|The 3rd issue of Prince of Wales Banner in 1960s]]
The reorganised branch held its first Scout Rally at the [[Murray Parade Ground]] at [[Garden Road, Hong Kong|Garden Road]] (now [[Cheung Kong Center]]) on [[1921-01-08]]. In September 1921, the [[Reverend]] [[George Turner Waldegrave]] succeeded Bowen, and the Scout Movement was firmly established in Hong Kong, though it was still small at 384 members.<ref name="waldegrave">{{cite web | url =http://www.scout.org.hk/article_attach/5083/P15.PDF | title = George Turner Waldegrave (1889–1966) (Colony Commissioner 1921–1934) Part V | format = PDF | work = The Early Days of Hong Kong Scouting Part 23E | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong| accessdate =2006-12-10}}</ref> In the same year, Hong Kong Scouting expanded to Wolf Cub Section.<ref>{{cite web | year = 2003 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs145004.pdf | title = Milestones of Cub Scouting | format = PDF | work = Milestones of Cub Scouting | publisher = The Scout Association | accessdate = 2006-12-24 }}</ref> [[Sea Scout]] training had been started in May 1921 with the assistance of the staff of [[HMS Tamar (shore station)|HMS Tamar]]. Following its success, Waldegrave started the first Sea Scout Troop which he registered in October 1923. During his visit to Hong Kong on [[1922-04-06]], then-[[Prince of Wales]], who became [[Edward VIII of the United Kingdom]], presented his Banner bearing his own [[Coat of Arms]] to the Hong Kong Scouts as trophy for the winner of a Colony-wide scout competition. The first ''Prince of Wales Banner Competition'' (威爾斯太子錦標賽) was held in [[Happy Valley, Hong Kong|Happy Valley]] on [[1923-05-26]]. The banner stayed with the victorious troop for a year and the troop was honoured with the honorary title of ''Governor's Troop'' (督憲團).<ref name="1920s"/>
Early Scouters were military officers, priests, teachers and older Scouts. Not every Scouter would apply for a Warrant, which would be required for the formal registration with the Headquarters in [[London]]. It took several months to complete the whole application process through mail. Many Scouters stayed only for a short period and opted for serving without a Warrant.<ref name="early_scouter">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/article_attach/6542/hks267p19.pdf | title = (Early) Scouters | publisher = Public Relation Committee, Scout Association of Hong Kong | work = Hong Kong Scouting | format = PDF | language = Chinese | accessdate = 2007-01-18 }}</ref>
In order to protect the Scouting activity and institute its constitution, the Hong Kong branch was [[incorporation (business)|incorporated]] in the Boys Scouts Association [[local ordinance|Ordinance]], nr 22 of the [[Law]] of Hong Kong on [[1927-12-02]]. After amendments in 1939, 1950, 1975 and 1997, the ordinance has become chapter 1005 of the Law of Hong Kong.<ref name="hklaw">{{cite web | url = http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_ind.nsf/e1bf50c09a33d3dc482564840019d2f4/8902a940b321eeabc82564830032b6e5?OpenDocument | title = Scout Association of Hong Kong Ordinance | work = Bilingual Law Information System | publisher = Department of Justice, the Government of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-14}}</ref> Waldegrave returned to [[England]] in August 1934 and, in recognition of his work for the Hong Kong branch, he was awarded the civil membership of the [[Order of the British Empire]] by His Majesty the King. A year or two prior to his retirement, the [[Chief Scout (United Kingdom)|Chief Scout]] Baden-Powell had awarded him the highest Scout award, the [[Bronze Wolf]]. The Scout Association, Hong Kong Branch, grew to 682 members that year.
The Reverend [[Nelson Victor Halward]] became Colony Commissioner on [[1935-05-11]] after the retirement of Waldegrave. Shortly before he took over the Commissionership, at the request of the Chinese Government in [[Guangdong]], Halward had spent weekends directing a training course for [[Scouter]]s of the [[Scouting in Mainland China|Boy Scouts of China]] in [[Guangzhou]]. The results of his efforts were a great improvement in the relations between the Boy Scouts Association and the Boy Scouts of China, and also between the Hong Kong branch and the Guangzhou section of the Boy Scouts of China. For this he also was awarded the Bronze Wolf. Numbers were still increasing yearly and in 1938 Halward appointed District Commissioners from either side of the harbour, viz., [[Quah Chow Cheung]] and Chan, who amply justified their appointment and a large step in membership showed to approximately 1200 members in 1942.<ref name="1930s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002506.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 1930s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
===World War II===
After 1937, China was at war with the [[Japanese army]]. There was a large influx of [[refugee]]s pouring into Hong Kong. Troops of the Boy Scouts of China came to Hong Kong and have been incorporated into the Hong Kong Branch. Hong Kong Scouts were in the forefront of services and aids to [[war refugee]]s.<ref name="1930s"/> During [[World War II]], Scoutmasters and adult members performed civic duties in the [[Special Constabulary]], [[Police]] and [[Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps|Volunteer Defence Corps]].<ref name="1940s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002510.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 1940s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
On [[1941-12-08]], Japanese forces crossed the [[Sham Chun River]] and the [[Battle of Hong Kong]] began.<ref name="wwiistart">{{cite web | last = Cierpicki | first = Andrzej | year = 1984 | url = http://hksw.org/despatches_106_1_j.htm | title = The Fall of Hong Kong Christmas 1941 | publisher = The Hong Kong Society of Wargamers | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> The forces landed on Hong Kong Island on [[1941-12-18]] and incurred a heavy toll of death during the resistance at [[Wong Nai Chung Gap]]. Many Hong Kong Scouts died in the resistance activities. Although heavily resisted, the whole territory of Hong Kong came in Japanese hands on [[1941-12-25]]. Under [[Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong|Japanese rule]], all formal Scouting activities halted and many Scouts joined [[guerrilla]] units against the Japanese in the New Territories and adjacent prefectures in China. The Scouting headquarters was demolished during the war. Westerners were detained in a [[concentration camp]] in [[Stanley, Hong Kong|Stanley]]. In the concentration camp, Scouting activities were conducted in the shadow. Scout Ronald Whitfield even completed proficiency badges in this period and became a [[King's Scout]] when he was back in Scotland.<ref name="75years">{{cite journal | author = 梁肇琪 (Leung Siu Kei) | title = 香港童軍七十五 (75 years of Hong Kong Scouting) | publisher = Scout Association of Hong Kong | date = 1987}}</ref>
After the war, Hong Kong was repossessed by British forces. For the reconstruction of Scouting, the Imperial Headquarters of The Boy Scouts Association in the United Kingdom dispatched a five member Scout International Relief Service Team to revive the Hong Kong Scout Movement. A post-war [[St. George's Day]] Parade was held on [[1946-04-28]] at the [[Botanical Garden]] with the participation of 672 scouts and leaders.<ref name="1940s"/> The salute was taken by the [[General Officer Commanding]], [[Major General]] [[Francis Wogan Festing]]. In the early 1950s, Hong Kong Scouting was first divided into districts.<ref name="1950s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002508.html| title = History of HK Scouting - 1950s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong| accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
===Changes to name and system===
In 1967, in line with the name change of The Boy Scouts Association, the name ''The Boy Scouts Association, Hong Kong Branch'' was changed to ''The Scout Association, Hong Kong Branch''.<ref name="1960s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002509.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 1960s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref> In 1969, also sections were renamed, e.g., Wolf Cub to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts to Scouts (age changed to 11–16) and Senior Scouts to Venture Scouts (age changed to 16–20).<ref name="1960s"/>
A mixed unit of boys and girls Venture Scouts was set up in 1975. And formally from July 1978, girl members were accepted in the Venture Scout section, making the Hong Kong branch a [[co-educational]] organisation, much earlier than the Scout Association of the United Kingdom.
The [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] Commissioner Sir Marc Noble visited Hong Kong on [[1975-03-17]]. He suggested to The Scout Association of the United Kingdom that the Hong Kong branch could stand on its own and should become a full member of the WOSM. Hong Kong was accepted by the world organisation as its 111th full member on [[1977-04-26]] with its name formally changed to ''The Scout Association of Hong Kong''.<ref name="1970s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002510.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 1970s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
===International activities up to 2000===
The 60th anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting was celebrated by the Diamond Jubilee [[Jamboree (Scouting)|jamboree]] held between 22 and [[28 July]] [[1971]] at the [[Castle Peak, Hong Kong|Castle Peak]] with the theme ''World Harmony''. This jamboree was attended by more than 5,000 Scouts.<ref name="1970s"/> Immediately following, the 2nd World Scout Public Relations Seminar, and the 5th Commonwealth Scout Conference were held in Hong Kong. Hong Kong also hosted the 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference with the theme ''Scouting for the 80's'' in 1978. It was attended by over 300 delegates and observers from nineteen countries. In 1980, the Administration Conference for Commissioners was held. The Scout Association of Hong Kong has organised activities to echo the [[International Youth Year]] in 1985.<ref name="1980s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002511.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 1980s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref> For these achievements in community development, the association received the ''Award for An Outstanding Year-long International Youth Year Programme'' at the 30th [[World Scout Conference]] held in [[Munich]], [[Germany]] in July 1985. The Hong Kong Diamond Jubilee Jamboree was held at the Kohima Camp (now [[Hong Kong University of Science and Technology]]) from [[1986-12-27]] till [[1987-01-01]] with the theme ''March On''.
In the early 1990s, the Chief Commissioner [[Chau Cham-son]] brought the association into a new era by having planned and completed in 1994 the 25-story Hong Kong Scout Centre, providing the association with a meaningful foundation for its development to be financially self-sufficient. The year 1996 marked the 85th anniversary of the Scout Movement in Hong Kong. The Scout Association of Hong Kong made use of the opportunity to raise more than one million dollars to provide assistance to youth members to attend [[World Scout Jamboree]]s. The 19th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference with the theme ''Scouting Beyond 2000'' was successfully held in 1998 at the Hong Kong Scout Centre. This was the first Scout Conference held completely on Scout premises.<ref name="1990s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002512.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 1990s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
His Majesty the [[King of Sweden]] [[Carl XVI Gustaf]], Honorary President of the [[World Scout Foundation]] paid a private visit to Hong Kong for the 45th Baden-Powell World Fellowship Event hosted by the Scout Association of Hong Kong from 26 to [[28 April]] [[2002]] at the Hong Kong Scout Centre. The event raised US$385,000 for the World Scout Foundation.<ref name="2000s">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/history/hohks/00002513.html | title = History of HK Scouting - 2000s | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
===Sovereignty transfer===
The sovereignty of Hong Kong was transferred to [[The People's Republic of China]] (PRC) on [[1997-07-01]], but Hong Kong Scouting remained unchanged. Thirteen years previous to Hong Kong's [[Transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong|sovereignty transfer]], the UK and the PRC had reached an agreement on the future of Hong Kong and embodied the agreement by signing the [[Sino-British Joint Declaration]]. Under the framework of the declaration, Scouting is part of the way of life in Hong Kong, and can be preserved for fifty years.<ref name="transfer">{{cite web | url = http://www.cmab.gov.hk/en/issues/jd2.htm | title = Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong| publisher = The Government of the Honk Kong Special Administrative Region | accessdate = 2007-11-04}}</ref> With Scouting being protected under this declaration, Hong Kong remains a full member of WOSM today.
Although no major change occurred in Hong Kong Scouting, adjustments were made before and after the sovereignty transfer including the withdrawal of the Gurkha district as the British forces together with [[Gurkha Brigade]]s left Hong Kong, and the cessation of Scouting support by British Forces. Under PRC rule, the [[People's Liberation Army]] entered in no such connection with the Association. One increasing trend is to practise the PRC anthem and teach the knowledge of the PRC flag, with the British anthem and flag emphasised only in historical context. In line with the sovereignty change, the Promises of Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Grasshopper Scouts were modified on [[2001-01-12]], and the phrase ''the territory'' or ''Hong Kong'' were replaced with ''my country''.<ref name="promise">{{cite web | url = http://www.waying.edu.hk/scout/notice/adm00101.pdf | title = Notice on Scout Promise | format = PDF |language = Chinese | publisher = [[Wa Ying College]] | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref> The Scout Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) were also changed accordingly.
Since the sovereignty change, the association encourages Scouts to participate in cultural exchange programmes in [[mainland China]]. A Scout Jamboree for both Hong Kong Scouts and [[Young Pioneers of China]] was held in [[Shenzhen]] in 2004. Educational organisations in mainland China participated the Metropolitan Jamboree in December 2006 in Hong Kong. After the [[Chinese civil war#Final stage of fighting (1946–1950)|split of China]] in 1949, Chinese Scouting existed mainly in [[Taiwan]]-based [[Republic of China]]. The Scout Association of Hong Kong maintains good relationship with [[Scouts of China]]. This good relationship continues even after the sovereignty transfer, albeit that political symbols such as the anthems and the flag of the People's Republic China become sensitive in exchange activities.
===New millennium===
[[Herman Hui]], the Deputy Chief Commissioner (Support) of Hong Kong was elected member of the [[World Scout Committee]] at the 36th World Scout Conference which was held in [[Greece]] in July 2002. He is the second Hong Kong Scout leader to be elected to such leading position in World Scouting. In the 37th World Scout Conference held in [[Tunisia]] in 2005, Hui was elected as the Chairman of the World Scout Committee for a term of three years.<ref name="2000s"/>
In order to further develop the Scout Movement in Hong Kong and to heighten it output quality, the document ''Scout Association of Hong Kong, Into the 21st Century'' was published in 1999. A series of development plans included strengthening of internal communication, improvement of management efficiency and effectiveness, support for frontline operational units, projection of good scout image and membership growth were introduced. In this same line, the ''Vision, Mission and Values'' (VMV) of the Scout Association of Hong Kong was launched in October 2000 to provide a clear direction for all members. The target set in 1991 to increase Scout membership to 83,000 members in ten years was achieved: membership was 89,925 at the end of 2002. The next target of membership growth was 100,000 members in 2004.<ref name="bodycount">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/scouthk/yearlystatistics/ | title = Yearly Statistics | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong| accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
[[Pau Shiu-hung]] was appointed Chief Commissioner by [[Tung Chee-hwa]], Chief Scout of Hong Kong and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He commenced his official duties as Chief Commissioner on [[2004-01-01]].<ref name="Pau">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/supplement/eng/cc_leaflet/leafletmain_eng.htm | title = Mr. Pau Shiu-hung SBS | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref><ref name="Pau-HKG">{{cite web | last = Shelley | first = Lee K. | year = 2003 | url = http://www.gld.gov.hk/cgi-bin/gld/egazette/gazettefiles.cgi?lang=e&year=2003&month=8&day=15&vol=07&no=33&gn=5486&header=1&part=0&df=1&nt=gn&newfile=1&acurrentpage=12&gaz_type=mg | title = Appointment by Chief Executive of Hong Kong | format = PDF | work = Gazette | publisher = Government of Hong Kong| accessdate = 2006-12-14}}</ref>
==Organisation==
The organisation is governed according to the chapter 1005 of the Law of Hong Kong, and the statutory ''Policy, Organisation and Rules'' (POR, 政策、組織及規條) of the association.<ref name = "hklaw"/><ref name = "por">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/article_attach/5483/por_upload_doc.pdf | title = Policy, Organisation and Rules | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | format = PDF | accessdate = 2007-01-14 }}</ref>
All members join the association voluntarily and it is open for all who are willing to follow the principle of the association, the Scout Promise and the Scout Law. Any [[Race (classification of human beings)|race]], [[creed]], [[Social class|class]] and [[sex]] is welcome. The only limit is the minimum age of five years.<ref name="por"/> The association encourages members to be in touch with a religion in its religion policy.<ref name="por"/> However, like the population of Hong Kong, vast majority of member Scouts do not have religious dominations.
The POR mentions that members are required to pay a membership [[subscription]] fee, which is in line with WOSM regulation.<ref name="por"/> However, most members are not aware of this subscription because it is not collected directly from individuals or any Scout units, but through the selling of each individual [[World Membership Badge]].
===Chief Scouts and Chief Commissioners===
The Chief Scout of Hong Kong (香港童軍總領袖) is the head of the Scout Association of Hong Kong. From 1914 till 1997 the function was held by the [[Governor of Hong Kong]], and from 1997 onwards by the [[Chief Executive of Hong Kong]]. The Chief Scout is responsible for appointing the Hong Kong Chief Commissioner.<ref name="comm">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/scouthk/organization/ | title = Organisation Chart | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
The Chief Commissioner (香港總監), usually abbreviated as CC, is the administrative head of the Scout Association of Hong Kong. The function was formerly known as Colony Commissioner. The first commissioner, Alexander Anderson McHardy, was appointed in [[1914-05-01]] when the Hong Kong Branch was formally registered at the Scout Association. The Chief Commissioner from 2004 onward is Pau Shiu Hung.<ref name="Pau"/>
===Regions, districts, and groups===
In 1951, the Hong Kong branch of the Scout Association was divided into Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories districts. Later the former two were each subdivided into two separate districts, resulting in a total of five districts. In 1958, these were named areas, with districts under them, and in 1967 again renamed to be regions, with thirty-five districts.<ref name="dist">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/su/rd/ | title = Regions/Districts Websites | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong| accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
{| class = wikitable
! Region
! Districts
|-
! Hong Kong Island
| Chai Wan, Northern, Sau Kei Wan, Southern, Victoria City, Wan Chai, Western
|-
! Kowloon
| Ho Man Tin, Hung Hom, Kowloon City, Kowloon Tong, Mong Kok, Sham Mong, Sham Shui Po East, Sham Shui Po West, Yau Tsim
|-
! East Kowloon
| Kowloon Bay, Kwun Tong, Lei Yue Mun, Sai Kung, Sau Mau Ping, Tseung Kwan O, Tsz Wan Shan, Wong Tai Sin
|-
! New Territories
| Island, North Kwai Chung, Shep Pak Heung, South Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun East District, Tuen Mun West, Yuen Long East, Yuen Long West
|-
! New Territories East
| Pik Fung, Shatin East, Shatin North, Shatin South, Shatin West, Sheung Yue, Tai Po South, Tai Po North
|-
| Special for [[English (language)|English]] speaking people
| Silver Jubilee (銀禧區)
|-
| Special for family members of [[Nepalese]] [[Brigade of Gurkhas|Gurkha regiment]] in the [[British Army]]
| Gurkha (啹喀區) (until 1997)
|}
Groups are basic units where member Scouts are educated. The POR recognises only two group categories, namely a Scout Group (公開旅) with unrestricted recruitment and a Sponsored Scout Group (團體旅), organised by a [[sponsor]] organisation, by which the recruitment might be restricted.<ref name="por"/> In practice, the vast majority of Groups is organised by [[primary schools]] and [[secondary school]]s in the category of Sponsored Scout Group. Alternatively, they are referred to as School Scout Groups (學校旅), the unrestricted groups as Open Scout Groups (公開旅), and the rest with otherwise restricted recruitment as Organisation Scout Group (團體旅). A group is led by a Group Scout Leader (旅長). The management of a group is organised around the Group Scouters Meeting (旅領袖會議), the Group Council (旅務委員會), and the Group Executive Committee (旅執行委員會). A group can operate any number of units in all sections.<ref name="por"/> The association does not directly finance any group. Groups may gather funds from their sponsored organisation, individual donations, group membership fee, and the release of [[raffle]] proceeds in annual Raffle Campaign.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/article_attach/7129/SPCR2306E.pdf | title = Arrangement for the 2007 Scout Raffle Campaign (Special Circular No. 23/2006) | format = PDF | publisher = Administrative Branch, The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2007-01-14 }}</ref>
===Scouting sections===
[[Image:Cub Scouts of Hong Kong at Scout Rally.jpg|thumb|right|float|200px|Cub Scouts of Hong Kong at 2005 Scout Rally]]
The youth members of the Scout Association in Hong Kong are currently divided into five Scouting sections.<ref name="sections">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/department/programme/ | title = Programme Branch | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
*[[Grasshopper Scout]]s, from 6 to 8 year
*[[Cub Scout]]s, from 7 to 12 years
*[[Boy Scout|Scouts]], from 11 to 16 years
*[[Venture Scout]]s, from 15 to 20 years
*[[Rover Scout]]s, from 18 to 25 years
There are still groups specialising in Air Scouting and Sea Scouting, however no new groups have been allowed for such specialisation after [[1987-04-01]].<ref name="por"/> Instead, any group can operate a Sea Scout Troop or Air Scout Troop in their Scout Section, and Venture Sea Scout Unit or Venture Air Scout Unit in their Venture Scout Section, providing the same level of progressive training in sea and air activities.
A special [[Extension Scout]] section was set up for the [[disabled]]. It is not an independent section, but customises the programmes of the five sections for specific needs of disabled people.
===Leaders===
An adult is eligible to be a [[Scout Leader]] (Scouter) from 18 to 65 years. They can serve in all five sections, or work for districts, regions, or branches in the headquarters. Adult Venture and Rover Scouts may be leaders of younger sections as part of their services.
{| class="wikitable"
!Section
!Name of unit
!Head
!Assistants
|-
|Grasshopper Scout
|Grasshopper Scout Ring (小童軍團)
|Grasshopper Scout Leader (小童軍團長)
|Assistant Grasshopper Scout Leaders (小童軍副團長) and Instructors (敎練員)
|-
|Cub Scout
|Cub Scout Pack (幼童軍團)
|Cub Scout Leader (幼童軍團長)
|Assistant Cub Scout Leaders (幼童軍副團長) and Instructors
|-
|Scout
|Scout Troop (童軍團)
|Scout Leader (童軍團長)
|Assistant Scout Leaders (童軍副團長) and Instructors
|-
|Venture Scout
|Venture Unit (深資童軍團)
|Venture Scout Leader (深資童軍團長)
|Assistant Venture Scout Leaders (深資童軍副團長) and Instructors
|-
|Rover Scout
|Rover Crew (樂行童軍團)
|Rover Scout Leader (樂行童軍團長)
|Assistant Rover Scout Leaders (樂行童軍副團長) and Instructors
|-
|}
All leaders except instructors are appointed by the association under the nomination of Group Scout Leaders, and receive a warrant after completing at least the intermediate stage of the [[Woodbadge|Woodbadge Training Programme]]. Group leader and assistant group leaders are nominated by District Commissioners.
===Motto, Promise, and Law===
The localised versions of the Scout [[Motto]], [[Scout Promise]], and [[Scout Law]] for each section are inherited from those of the Scout Association.<ref name="law">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/scouthk/promisenlaw/ | title = Scout Promise and Law | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref> They are officially provided in Chinese and English. At investiture it can be in a Scout's own language. The Motto is the same for all sections: [[Be Prepared]] (準備)
{| class = wikitable
! Section
! Promise
! Law
|-
! Grasshopper
| I promise to be a Grasshopper Scout, to love God, to love people, and to love my Country<br/> (我願參加小童軍,愛神愛人愛國家)
| A Grasshopper Scout does a good turn every day<br/> (小童軍日行一善)
|-
! Cub Scout
| I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to my Country, to help other people, and to keep the Cub Scout Law<br/> (我願盡所能; 對神明,對國家,盡責任; 對別人,要幫助; 對規律,必遵行)
| Cub Scouts always do their best, think of others before themselves and do a good turn every day<br/> (幼童軍,盡所能,先顧別人 才顧己,日行一善富精神)
|-
! Scout, Venture Scout, Rover Scout and Leader
| On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to my Country, to help other people, and to keep the Scout Law<br/> (我願以信譽為誓,竭盡所能; 對神明,對國家,盡責任; 對別人,要幫助;對規律,必遵行)
|
#A Scout is to be trusted<br/> (童軍信用為人敬)
#A Scout is loyal<br/> (童軍待人要忠誠)
#A Scout is friendly and considerate<br/> (童軍友善兼親切)
#A Scout belongs to the world-wide family of Scouts<br/> (童軍相處如手足)
#A Scout has courage in all difficulties<br/> (童軍勇敢不怕難)
#A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property<br/> (童軍愛物更惜陰)
#A Scout has self respect and respect for others<br/> (童軍自重又重人)
|}
==Headquarters==
[[Image:BP International House Concourse.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Lounge of B P International]]
There were no permanent headquarters in the early days of Hong Kong Scouting. The office was housed temporarily in old government buildings. The Chief Commissioner George Turner Waldegrave, offered the [[Seamen's Institute]] as a place for Scouting activities.<ref name="1920s" /> After the second World War, the British forces donated a piece of land near the [[Peak Tram Terminal]] in Garden Road. Here a new headquarters was erected and named ''Morse Hut'' (摩士小屋) after the President Sir [[Arthur Morse]].<ref name="1940s"/> Morse Hut was officially opened on [[1949-11-12]], and served as the headquarters until 1954. In this period, the headquarters of [[Wong Nai Chung]] District was also relocated to Morse Hut. Subsequently, Morse Hut was the headquarters of newly established Hong Kong Island Region from 1958 to 1978.
As the Hong Kong Scouting grew rapidly, after five years the Morse Hut was too small for the development. A new 3-story headquarter building in [[Yau Ma Tei]], Kowloon was erected at No. 9 [[Cox's Road, Hong Kong|Cox's Road]] with donations and assistance from Sir Arthur Morse and the [[Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club]], as well as subsidies from Hong Kong Government. It was opened officially in 1954. The house was named ''Morse House'' (摩士大廈), and served as the headquarters until the June 1994, when the premises were returned to the Hong Kong Government for redevelopment.<ref name="MorseHouse">{{cite web | url = http://www.hab.gov.hk/file_manager/tc/documents/whats_new/from_the_desk_of_secretary_for_home_affairs/shaArticles32career_c.pdf | format = PDF | first = Patrick | last = Ho Chi-Ping | title = A brief memoir in Morse House |language=Chinese | accessdate = 2006-07-23 }}</ref> Morse House was handed back to the Government in July 1994, after completion of the new headquarters.
Since June 1994, the headquarters of the Scout association is in the ''Hong Kong Scout Centre'' (香港童軍中心).<ref name="1990s"/> It is on [[Austin Road]], beside the [[Kowloon Park]] and [[Victoria Towers]] (港景峰) of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The headquarters organisation is housed on the 8th to 11th floor of the building, including Scout shops, meeting rooms, and a Scout exhibition of the history of the Hong Kong Scout organisation on the 11th. Large part of the centre is [[Baden-Powell International House|B P International]] (龍堡國際賓館), a commercial hotel. Its profit is financing the building cost of the centre and the future development of Scouting in Hong Kong.<ref name="hq">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/venue/sch/ | title = Scout Centre and Headquarters | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref> ''Scout Path'' (童軍徑) is a short road between the Hong Kong Scout Centre and [[Victoria Towers]]. It became associated with Scouting in Hong Kong, probably on the suggestion of the Scout association. It connects the Austin Road and a terminal for Hong Kong-China cross-border buses under the Hong Kong Scout Centre.<ref name="path">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/en/department/intl/ | title = International and Liaison Branch | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref>
==Campsites==
The Scout association runs five campsites in Hong Kong. The first permanent campsite, was Braker's Bungalow in [[Chaiwan]]. It was purchased in July 1929 by the Scout association at a cost of HK$16,000, and officially opened the same year as the ''Chai Wan Campsite''. Here, the first [[Wood Badge]] training course was held in 1936.<ref name="1930s"/> The site was returned to Hong Kong government in 1970 for urban development as the [[Chai Wan Park]].
The 1960s saw the further expansion of the Scout Movement in Hong Kong. A 200,000 square metres site at [[Fei Ngo Shan]] ([[Kowloon Peak]]) was given by the government to the Scout association as a permanent campsite, which was named ''[[Gilwell Campsite]]'' (基維爾營地). It is used for [[camping]] and other Scouting activities. The site is located on the edge of Sai Kung District, five to ten minutes from Choi Hung. Nearby is the [[MacLehose Trail]] with road access through an unnamed road that joins with [[Fei Ngo Shan Road]]. The site is at an altitude of 430 m above sea level. Minutes walk from the site, campers can see stunning views over Kowloon, the Harbour and Hong Kong Island. Unlike other campsites managed by the Scout association, the Gilwell Campsite does not provide catering services. The site has only buildings for offices, lectures and activities. The campsite is 45 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop of route 91, 91M, 92, 96R of [[KMB]] at [[Clear Water Bay Road]] near [[Anderson Road]].
Another site located at [[Tsuen Wan]] west was also given by the government to develop a campsite named ''Ha Fa Shan Campsite''. The site was returned to the government in December 1977 because of the unresolved problem in transportation and water source.
In the 1972, ''Tai Tam Scout Centre'' (大潭童軍中心) was granted to the Scout association in exchange for the Chai Wan Campsite. The site hosts a sea activities centre, officially opened in September of that year. It is located in [[Tai Tam Harbour]] at [[Tai Tam Tuk]] on the south shore of the [[Hong Kong Island]]. At the back of the site is a small hill, separating it from [[Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir]]. Along the shore is a path leading to the dam of the reservoir, with a re-sited indigenous village of Tai Tam Tuk. [[Mangrove]]s gather at the muddy beach of the mouth rivers. The sites facilitates both a stay at the [[hostel]] and campingsite for training and leisure. While Scouts have priority to use the site, it is also open for public use. Sports on offer include games of rope, rock climbing, [[archery]], [[pioneering]], [[canoeing]], [[orienteering]]. The campsite is reachable by public buses passing through [[Tai Tam Road]] near [[Tai Tam Reservoir Road]]. They are available in [[Shau Kei Wan Station]] and [[Chai Wan Station]] of the MTR.<ref name="taitam">{{cite web | url = http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/camp/en/p_ng_taitam.php | title = Scout Association of Hong Kong - Tai Tam Scout Centre | format = PDF | work = Holiday Camps | publisher = Leisure and Culture Services Department | accessdate = 2006-12-10}}</ref><ref name="1970s"/>
Another piece of land in [[Tung Tsz]], [[Tai Po]] in the [[New Territories]], was also granted to the Scout association, and was developed into the ''Tung Tsz Scout Centre'' (洞梓童軍中心), formally opened for Scouts on [[1975-03-09]]. Sea activities can be done in the nearby Tai Mei Tuk Sea Activity Centre in [[Tai Mei Tuk]], Tai Po, with [[bungalow]]s for accommodation.
''Tai Mei Tuk Sea Activity Centre'' (大尾督水上活動中心) is situated next to the [[Plover Cove Reservoir]] in Tai Mei Tuk for day camping and water sports training. ''Shatin Scout Centre'' (沙田童軍中心) is in [[Tsok Pok Hang]], near [[Pok Hong Estate]] in [[Sha Tin]], providing Scouts a place for wild camping. ''Pak Sha Wan Tam Wah Ching Sea Activity Centre'' (白沙灣譚華正水上活動中心) is in [[Pak Sha Wan]] of [[Sai Kung]]. It is a venue for Residential Camp, Outdoor Camping and Sea Activities Training.
==Scout events==
===Hong Kong Scout Rally===
[[Image:Scout Rally 2005 in Hong Kong Stadium.jpg|thumb|right|float|200px|Scout Rally in Hong Kong Stadium, 2005]]
The Scout Rally is a gathering of Hong Kong Scouts for getting awards and competing drills. Once every year, Scouts from all over Hong Kong and gather, usually in the [[Hong Kong Stadium]]. There are award ceremonies for honourable awards, such as the Golden Bauhenia Award for the Cub Scout Section, the Chief Scout's Award for the Scout Section, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Scout Award for the Venture Scout Section, and the Baden Powell (BP) Award for the Rover Scout Section, as well as distinctive awards for Scout Leaders and Commissioners.
The Scout Rally was merged with the former St. George's Day Parade. As the Scouts attendance increased significantly and the space in Hong Kong declined, owning to rapid urbanisation in past decades, traditions are simplified and only selected Scouts are allowed to actively participate in the drill and activities in the rally and others remain spectators.<ref name="1940s"/>
While the Scout Rally is the major Scouting gathering for all Hong Kong Scouts, individual regions organise their own events such as Island Scout Day of Hong Kong Island Region, and Fun Day of New Territories Region.
===Jamborees===
[[Jamboree (Scouting)|Jamboree]]s in Hong Kong are held for specific anniversaries. According to a display in Metropolitan Jamboree in 2006, the early jamborees were held in [[Chai Wan]] of Hong Kong around the late 1930s.
After World War II, the ''1st Colony Jamborette'' (香港童子軍大露營) was held in [[Kam Chien Village]] (金錢村) in the New Territories from [[1957-10-19]] to [[1957-10-22]]. There were 1361 Scouts attending the jamboree, celebrating the 50 year anniversary of World Scouting and 100 year birthday of the founder.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://2006.scouting.org.hk/eng/past_events.php?year=1957 | title = 1st Colony Jamborette | work = March On to 100 Years | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2007-01-13}}</ref> The next jamboree, the ''Hong Kong Golden Jubilee Jamborette'' (香港金禧大露營), was held between [[1961-12-27]] and [[1962-01-02]], celebrating the [[Golden jubilee]] (50 year anniversary) of Hong Kong Scouting with theme ''One World'' (天下一家). At [[Kowloon Tsai]], now named [[Morse Park]], the Jamboree hosted 2732 Scouts in the challenging winter with heavy rain.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://2006.scouting.org.hk/eng/past_events.php?year=1961 | title = Hong Kong Golden Jubilee Jamborette | work = March On to 100 Years | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2007-01-13}}</ref>
For the 60th anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting, the branch held the ''Diamond Jubilee Jamboree'' (鑽禧大露營) for 5000 Scouts, applying the theme ''World Harmony'' (大同) from [[1971-07-23]] to [[1971-07-29]] in present-day [[Tai Hing Estate]] in [[Castle Peak, Hong Kong|Castle Peak]]. The event was originally planned to be held [[1971-07-22]] to [[1971-07-28]] but shifted to one day later because of the [[typhoon]] attack to Hong Kong. The jamboree was seriously affected by the bad weather. The campsite was flooded and facilities were damaged. Campers had to retreat to [[San Fat Estate]] in [[Tuen Mun]] for shelter overnight.The Hong Kong Post Office issued a set of three stamps for the jamboree on [[23 July]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://2006.scouting.org.hk/eng/past_events.php?year=1971 | title = Diamond Jubilee Jamboree | work = March On to 100 Years | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2007-01-13}}</ref>
In 1986, in celebrating the 75th anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting, the ''Hong Kong Diamond Jubilee Jamboree'' (香港鑽禧大露營) was held in [[Kohima Camp]], present-day [[Hong Kong University of Science and Technology]], in [[Tai Po Tsai]] from [[1986-12-27]] to [[1987-01-01]] with theme ''March On'' (邁進). It was the first jamboree held after the Scout Association of Hong Kong became a full member of WOSM. The association invited Scouts from thirteen other Scout organisations around the world, and eight other local uniformed youth groups to the jamboree. Members of the [[Guangzhou Youth Federation]] (廣州市青年聯合會) from Guangzhou, People's Republic of China also joined the jamboree. The number of attendants reached 5143. On [[1986-12-30]], the ''Enjoy Yourself Tonight'' [[TVB]] television programme launched a programme to introduce the jamboree and Scouting to the residents in Hong Kong. The jamboree also was featured because of breaking two [[Guinness World Records]]: 3000 Cub Scouts joined the [[Egg hunt|Egg Hunt]] and found 72,731 hidden eggs throughout the campsite and ended in an arrangement of the 75th logo. The failed knotting competition was retried later in the Hong Kong Scout Millennium Jamboree.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://2006.scouting.org.hk/eng/past_events.php?year=1986 | title = Hong Kong Diamond Jubilee Jamboree | work = March On to 100 Years | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2007-01-13}}</ref>
[[Image:Mongolian Scouts sang in Metropolitan Jamboree.jpg|thumb|right|200px|float|Mongolian Scouts singing in the Metropolitan Jamboree, 2006]]
During the [[Millennium]] changeover, the ''Hong Kong Scout Millennium Jamboree'' (跨世紀大露營) was held in [[Wan Tsai]] from [[1999-12-28]] to [[2000-01-02]] with the theme ''Live the Natural Way'' (邁向新紀元,同享大自然), fourteen years after the previous jamboree. There were 3350 participants in the jamboree. The [[Chief Scout of Hong Kong|Chief Scout]] [[Tung Chee-hwa]], the [[Chief Executive of Hong Kong]], joined the open ceremony on [[1999-12-30]]. To complete the failed knotting competition of the previous jamboree, the Chief Scout began the first [[reef knot]]s and the rest of the campers tied 4500 reef knots in 5 minutes, chaining in 6858 metres long.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://2006.scouting.org.hk/eng/past_events.php?year=1999 | title = Hong Kong Scout Millennium Jamboree | work = March On to 100 Years | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2007-01-13}}</ref>
Two years later, in 2001, the association held the ''90th Anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting Jamboree'' (香港童軍90週年紀念大露營) again in Wan Tsai from [[2001-12-23]] to [[2001-12-26]]. ''Do My Best'' (竭盡所能) was the theme this time. Local Scouts, with nine other overseas Scout contingents, tolled 3500 participants in the jamboree.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://2006.scouting.org.hk/eng/past_events.php?year=2001 | title = 90th Anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting Jamboree | work = March On to 100 Years | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | accessdate = 2007-01-13}}</ref>
In celebrating the 95th anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting in 2006 and the 100th anniversary of World Scouting, the ''Metropolitan Jamboree'' (大都會露營) was held in proposed [[West Kowloon Cultural District]] site near [[Tsim Sha Tsui]] in urban Hong Kong from [[2006-12-27]] to [[2007-01-01]]. Near the [[Victoria Harbour]], it was the first time a jamboree was hosted in urban Hong Kong. Under the theme ''Gifts for Peace'' (和平獻禮), there were 4225 participants with 600 from [[mainland China]], Republic of China (Taiwan) and [[overseas]]. Many outreaching activities visiting various parts and public facilities in Hong Kong. Other NGOs, like [[Hong Kong Red Cross]] and [[Oxfam]] were invited introducing their works to Scouts through stall games. [[Herman Hui]], the chairman of [[World Scout Committee]] joined the countdown to 2007 jointly held by the association and [[Radio Television Hong Kong]]. The campsite suffered from strong gusts, damaging a main gate of pioneering damaged and hurting one participant and one worker.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/asia_pacific/information_events/news/hong_kong_welcomes_scouting_centenary | title = Hong Kong welcomes Scouting Century | work = Around the World / Asia-Pacific / Information & Events / News | publisher = World Scout Bureau | accessdate = 2007-01-13 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.apr.scout.or.jp/documents/2006%20circular/Cir%2013-2006.pdf | title = Circular No. 13, Series of 2006 | publisher = Asia Pacific Regional Office, World Scout Bureau | format = PDF | accessdate = 2007-01-13}}</ref> During the summer, coinciding with the international events, the Join-in-Centenary Jamboree (慶祝童軍百週年同步大露營) in Hong Kong was held on [[High Island Reservoir]] on [[Sai Kung Peninsula]], south-west of [[Sai Kung]] from [[2007-07-29]] to [[2008-08-02]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2007.scouting.org.hk/100jam/index.htm|title=Join-in-Centenary Jamboree|language=Chinese|accessdate=2007-08-01}}</ref>
===Leader's Mess Night===
Leader's Mess Night (童軍領袖聚餐) is the annual dining event for leaders, commissioners and lay members. The [[mess night]] is usually held in the Hong Kong Scout Centre around [[22 February]], i.e., the Founder's Day. Participants are required to dress in [[mess dress]]. The Chief Commissioner, together with an honourable guest, presides over the mess night.<ref name="mess_night">{{cite web | url = http://www.scout.org.hk/article_attach/7075/Circular_C.pdf | title = Leader's Mess Night (Special Circular No 25/2006) | publisher = The Scout Association of Hong Kong | format = PDF | language = Chinese | accessdate = 2007-01-14}}</ref>
== See also ==
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*[[Hong Kong Girl Guides Association]]
*[[List of World Organization of the Scout Movement members]]
*[[The Scout Association of Macau]]
*[[World Buddhist Scout Brotherhood]]
==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.scout.org.hk/eng/ Official website of the Scout Association of Hong Kong]
*[http://www.scout.org.hk/en/venue/cac/gilwell/ Official website of the Gilwell Campsite]
*[http://www.scout.org.hk/en/venue/cac/taitam/00002763.html Official website of the Tai Tam Campsite]
*[http://www.hkirscout.org/v2/index.php History of Hong Kong Island Region (in Chinese)]
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