6th Corozal Methodist Scouts hold a campfire

Scouts from the 6th Corozal Methodist Scout Group held a campfire on Saturday, November 25, 2023

Campfires are an open-air activity popular within Scouting, and Scout Groups use them regularly as a focal point for social activities.

 

Scouts sit around the campfire and tell stories, sing along, shout out chants, and play-act skits as part of the entertainment program.

Campfires end with the roasting of marshmallows and sausages over the fire ambers.

It’s a fun event enjoyed by non-scouts as well

 

Habet Family presented with a framed photo

On Friday, November 24, 2023, the chairman of the Belize Scout Foundation, Dr. Rene R. Villanueva, presented a framed 12 x 16 photo (memento) depicting the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to the Habet family for their generous donation of all the windows on the Sir Colville N. Young building, “Home of Scouting in Belize”

In receiving the photo, Mr. Omar Habet from Habet & Habet Ltd. said they were happy to have contributed towards the completion of the building.

Dr. Villanueva said that the construction of the building was a success because of businesses like the Habet family that made it possible, and he looks forward to more support for upcoming projects.

The Belize Scout Foundation – Investing in a better Belize

 

 

May his soul rest in peace.  Mission accomplished

November 25, 2022

Today, November 25, 2023, marks the end of Dr. Villanueva’s second term as chairman of the Belize Scout Foundation.  During Dr. Villanueva’s chairmanship, their most important accomplishment was constructing the Sir Colville N. Young building, “Home of Scouting in Belize,” valued at 1.5 million dollars.

Dr. Rene Villanueva serving his second term as Chairman of the BSF

On May 27, 2017, Dr. Rene Villanueva was approached by then Chairman of the Belize Scout Foundation (BSF), Jorge Julian Castillo, and then Executive Director for The Scout Association of Belize Hilberto B. Riverol to consider taking over the chairmanship of the BSF.

Dr. Villanueva accepted the challenge without hesitation and on November 25, 2017, he was officially welcomed as the new Chairman of the BSF.

On November 25, 2020, Dr. Villanueva completed his three-year term and was reelected for another term of three years.

Today November 25, 2022, marks the second year of his second term in office, and with one more year to serve as Chairman, he has a big challenge in identifying another project now that the Sir Colville N. Young Building has been completed and gifted to the Scout Association.

We congratulate Dr. Villanueva and the Directors of the Foundation for their passion and commitment to serving the young people of Belize through Scouting.

As Sir Colville always says “Carry on Smartly”