Athens Marathon
As some of you know I am preparing to run the Athens Marathon this November. As most of you don’t know the team of Peace Corps Volunteers that I am running with are fundraising for the World Scout Jamboree (Please read the letter below for more information). If you would like to help this worthy cause by sponsoring me in the run please see the website below:
Donation Information:
1.Donations By credit card -
http://www.scout.org/donate/
Select “Scouting in the European Scout Region”, Select the currency “EUR, USD, ..”, and mention “World Scout Jamboree 2007, support to Bulgaria and the name of the donor”
2.Acknowledgement of payment - At the end of the fundraising operation a “thank-you letter” will be prepared by the Scout Organization of Bulgaria and sent to all the donors.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BULGARIAN SCOUTS
April 05, 2006
Dear Sir or Madam:
The National Organization of Bulgarian Scouts (OBS) is an organization which serves the needs of youth who in turn aid their communities through scouting activities. OBS is a volunteer based non-political, non-militaristic, non-governmental organization open to all youth regardless of their race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, creed, gender or sexual preference. Bulgaria currently has 20 scout troops who have had over 2,700 scouts participate in their activities. OBS focuses on the development of youth by creating opportunities which expose them to other cultures, skills and ideas. Scouts also participate in team-building and outdoor activities. By participating in the opportunities offered to them by OBS, the scouts develop an overall sense of self while learning the ideals of peace, understanding, and tolerance.
One such event which accomplishes these goals is the World Scout Jamboree. The 21st World Scout Jamboree will be held in England from July 24th to August 9th 2007. This jamboree will mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first scout camp on Brownsea Island, England. Scouting groups from over 130 countries around the world are expected to participate in this Jamboree.
Unfortunately, the current economic situation in Bulgaria has earned it the title of one of the poorest countries in Europe. Although the desire has long existed to attend the jamboree and represent the Bulgarian scouts, the OBS has previously been unable to raise the funding. The cost of sending one scout is equivalent to six months salary in Bulgaria and thus is prohibitively high. OBS would like to send 10-15 scouts, two leaders and two international service team members (scouts between the ages of 18 and 25). The cost of sending one scout or their leader to this event is 580 EURO and to send a scout as a member of the international service team is 470 EURO. OBS would like to raise at least 8,700 EURO for 15 scouts, 1,160 EURO for 2 leaders and 940 EURO for 2 ITSР staff for a total of 10,800 EURO. Although the jamboree seems distant, the World Scout Organization requires a schedule of payments beginning in March 2006.
To make this dream a reality we have partnered with a group of Peace Corps volunteers in Bulgaria. These volunteers are running the November 2006 Athens Marathon as a fundraiser for our cause.
Please support this cause by sponsoring a volunteer. Again, 100% of the donations will go to aiding the scouts in making their dreams of attending the World Scout Jamboree a reality!
Respectfully,
Diana Boteva
OBS International Commissioner
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Bulgaria, Plovdiv 4004 5 Br Shkorpil str. apt 1
Jerramy Dear-Ruel
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer
Malko Turnovo, Bulgaria
Donation Information:
1.Donations By credit card -
http://www.scout.org/donate/
Select “Scouting in the European Scout Region”, Select the currency “EUR, USD, ..”, and mention “World Scout Jamboree 2007, support to Bulgaria and the name of the donor”
2.Acknowledgement of payment - At the end of the fundraising operation a “thank-you letter” will be prepared by the Scout Organization of Bulgaria and sent to all the donors.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BULGARIAN SCOUTS
April 05, 2006
Dear Sir or Madam:
The National Organization of Bulgarian Scouts (OBS) is an organization which serves the needs of youth who in turn aid their communities through scouting activities. OBS is a volunteer based non-political, non-militaristic, non-governmental organization open to all youth regardless of their race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, creed, gender or sexual preference. Bulgaria currently has 20 scout troops who have had over 2,700 scouts participate in their activities. OBS focuses on the development of youth by creating opportunities which expose them to other cultures, skills and ideas. Scouts also participate in team-building and outdoor activities. By participating in the opportunities offered to them by OBS, the scouts develop an overall sense of self while learning the ideals of peace, understanding, and tolerance.
One such event which accomplishes these goals is the World Scout Jamboree. The 21st World Scout Jamboree will be held in England from July 24th to August 9th 2007. This jamboree will mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first scout camp on Brownsea Island, England. Scouting groups from over 130 countries around the world are expected to participate in this Jamboree.
Unfortunately, the current economic situation in Bulgaria has earned it the title of one of the poorest countries in Europe. Although the desire has long existed to attend the jamboree and represent the Bulgarian scouts, the OBS has previously been unable to raise the funding. The cost of sending one scout is equivalent to six months salary in Bulgaria and thus is prohibitively high. OBS would like to send 10-15 scouts, two leaders and two international service team members (scouts between the ages of 18 and 25). The cost of sending one scout or their leader to this event is 580 EURO and to send a scout as a member of the international service team is 470 EURO. OBS would like to raise at least 8,700 EURO for 15 scouts, 1,160 EURO for 2 leaders and 940 EURO for 2 ITSР staff for a total of 10,800 EURO. Although the jamboree seems distant, the World Scout Organization requires a schedule of payments beginning in March 2006.
To make this dream a reality we have partnered with a group of Peace Corps volunteers in Bulgaria. These volunteers are running the November 2006 Athens Marathon as a fundraiser for our cause.
Please support this cause by sponsoring a volunteer. Again, 100% of the donations will go to aiding the scouts in making their dreams of attending the World Scout Jamboree a reality!
Respectfully,
Diana Boteva
OBS International Commissioner
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Bulgaria, Plovdiv 4004 5 Br Shkorpil str. apt 1
Jerramy Dear-Ruel
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer
Malko Turnovo, Bulgaria
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