by Father Leon Rodrigues
NASHIK, SEP 4, 2018: In preparation for Boscoree 2018-2019, a two-day seminar for the Rovers and Rangers of the province of Mumbai was conducted at Divyadaan, Nashik in collaboration with the Don Bosco High School and Junior College community on September 1 and 2.
The Planning Committee headed by Father Glenn Lowe conducted the seminar for five different institutions of the province, namely Don Bosco Nashik, Don Bosco Naigaon, Don Bosco Lonavla, Don Bosco Alirajpur and Don Bosco Dakor.
Zahid Qureshi, the training in charge for institutes and schools from Bandra to Andheri, who is also India's first bungee jumper and certified mountaineer, was the main resource person for the event.
The Rovers and Rangers, at the start, were introduced to Boscoree by Father Lowe and were informed about the significance of their role in the organisation of Boscoree. Quereshi, then helped them understand the nuances of their role. He aptly guided them through a revision of scouting and guiding. He also conducted varied sessions on the duties they would have to perform during the Boscoree.
The 13th National Boscoree, an all India gathering of scouts and guides, is slated to be held in December 2018.