The Scout Association of Belize

  Mr. Omar Habet receiving the Business Award from Governor General of

                                 Belize Sir Colville N. Young

The year 2011 is a very historic one for the Scout Movement in Belize as It marks 100 years since the first recorded Scout Troop was registered in 1911. 

Scouting was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in the United Kingdom in 1907.  The Scout Association of Belize has grown to be the largest youth organization in Belize serving both males and females.  The National Scout Assembly heads the Association and the aim of the Association is to encourage the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society.

To commemorate this occasion, a Centenary Awards Banquet under the distinguished Patronage of the Governor-General, Sir Colville N. Young and Co Sponsored by the Belize Scout Endowment Foundation was held on Saturday, November 26 in the Majestic Ballroom of the Princess Hotel and Casino.

In Keeping with the Scout Promise, “To do my best, Love God, Serve my country, Work for peace and to be true to the Scout Law” the planning committee diligently worked to provide the attendees with a very exciting evening full of entertainment and information. 

Several individuals from a cross section of the community who have made outstanding contributions to Scouting over the years were recognized during the evening program.  A Special Centenary Award and tribute was made to the former Prime Minister and The Father of Independence, Hon. George Cadle Price. 

The Leopold (Poli) Balderamos Lifetime Achievement Scouting Award was presented to Mrs. Alma Eiley along with the Silver Wolf, the highest award in Scouting for adult volunteers. 

   Mrs. Alma Eiley receiving The Poli Leopold Balderamos

   Lifetime Achievment Award from Mr. Philip Balderamos,

             son of the late Leopold Balderamos

  Mrs. Alma Eiley receiving the Silver Wolf Award,

      the highest award in Belize Scouting from

            Chief Scout Dr. Erasmo Franklin

The Business Award was presented to Habet & Habet Ltd. for their unwavering support to Scouting over the years. 

Other awards include the Youth Award presented to Fernando Oliva

Sir Colville N. Young presenting the Youth Award to Queen's Scout Fernando Oliva

and Elder Award to Mrs. Adela Chan. 

     Mrs. Adela Chan - a moment of pleasure upon receiving her award

The Venture Scout Award was presented to two Venture Scouts, Kesilyn Lisama and Alexandria Smith both members of the National Headquarters Venture Scout Unit.

Chief Scout presenting Venture Scout Award to Kesilyn Lisama

     Chief Scout presenting Venture Scout Award to Alexandria Smith

The keynote address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Rudolph Anthony from St. Paul’s By the Sea Anglican Church.

Rev. Dr. Rudolph Anthony delivering the Keynote Address

Other speakers included the Mayor of Belize City Mrs. Zenaida Moya Flowers and the Hon. Ambassador of China Taiwan, Mr. David Wu.

The Master of Ceremonies was Dr. Rene Villanueva Sr.

(Photos courtesy of Diego Grajales)