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General Evaluation
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The constitutional role of the European Scout Committee:
  • To further the Scout Movement within the Region, by promoting the spirit of world brotherhood, cooperation and mutual assistance amongst Scout organizations within the Region
  • To foster the idea of European citizenship, based on the consciousness of a common heritage and destiny
  • To develop cooperation among European youth
  • To exercise other functions resulting from this constitution and other laws governing the European Region
  • To ensure the proper implementation of the decisions and policies laid down by the World Organization of the Scout Movement which affect the European Region

Constitutional role of the Committee Please assess the contribution the European Scout Committee made to:

  • Promote the unity of the World Scouting
  • Unity of the Region
  • Contribution to European citizenship
  • Assistance to the NSOs/ NSAs
  • Assistance given to common projects and common actions across the Region
  • Assisting cooperation between NSOs/ NSAs
  • Please assess the overall work of the European Scout Committee
Further comments on the European Scout Committee in relation to its constitutional role:

Work of the WSB- European Regional Office
The WSB-European Regional Office consists of two offices (Geneva, Brussels).
The functions of the WSB-European Regional Office are:
  • To serve as a secretariat to the European Scout Region
  • To serve as a secretariat of the World Organization in matters relating to the Region

Please assess the contribution the WSB-European Regional Office made to:

  • Promote the unity of World Scouting
  • Unity of the Region
  • Contribution to European citizenship
  • Assistance to the NSOs/ NSAs
  • Assistance provided for common projects and actions across the Region
  • Assistance on constitutional issues
  • Assistance provided for common projects and actions across the Region
  • Assisting cooperation between NSOs/ NSAs
    Please assess the overall work of the WSB – European Regional Office
Further comments on the general work of the WSB-European Regional Office
Cooperation with WAGGGS How do you evaluate the overall cooperation by WOSM - Europe with WAGGGS-Europe during the last Triennium (2007-2010)?
How do you evaluate the quality and benefit of the joint seminars (e.g. Training for new National Board members 2008)?
How do you evaluate the quality and benefit of the International Commissioners’ Forum (2009)?
How do you evaluate the quality and benefit of the Centre Managers’ Conference (2007 and 2009)?
How do you evaluate the cooperation of WAGGGS - Europe and WOSM - Europe in external relations?
How do you evaluate the quality and benefit of the Growth Network?
How do you evaluate the cooperation in relation to Roverway (2009)?
Further comments on the Cooperation WAGGGS/ WOSM in Europe

Working Methods
The European Scout Region has used a number of working methods, including:
  • Networks
  • Core or Support Groups
  • Committee Contact System
The Committee Contact system ensures personal contact between the European Scout Committee and the NSOs/ NSAs of the European Region.
The European Scout Symposium (2010) helped to identify the needs and wishes of the Region for the next Triennium.
How do you evaluate the work and functioning of the Networks in general over the past three years?
How do you evaluate the work and functioning of the Core Groups in general over the past three years?
How do you evaluate the benefit and outcome of the European Scout Symposium (2010)?
How do you evaluate the Committee Contact System?
Do you have any comments on the general working methods of the Region?
Seminars and Events Did your NSO/ NSA participate in seminars, workshops or events of the European Scout Region?
If yes, please specify in which seminar, workshop or event you participated:
How do you assess the value and benefit of the seminar/workshop/event for your association?
Are the number and relevance of the workshops offered by the European Scout Region appropriate?
The Region introduced the Academy concept this triennium – did this method of offering multiple topics meet the needs of your NSO?
Do you have further general comments on Seminars and Events, including the Academy by the European Scout Region?



Evaluation of the Regional Priorities
Development and support How do you evaluate the support offered through tailored support?
How do you evaluate the efforts to increase growth of NSO/As while ensuring the openness of the organisations to people from all backgrounds?
How do you evaluate the effectiveness of the Partnerships Fund for Development and Growth?
How do you evaluate the support offered in developing National Strategic Plans?
How do you evaluate the support offered in relation to “growth”?
Further Comments on the priority “Development and support”?
Youth Programme
Special emphasis on values, skills for adult life and employability How do you evaluate the portal rovernet.eu ?
Have your members participated in the annual AGORA events?
Have your members participated in the “Lands of Adventure” events?
How do you evaluate the networking opportunities provided by Rovernet – the Network meeting for Rover Commissioners?
Network, Diversity and social inclusion How do you evaluate; the quality of exchanges between European associations, the support network and study sessions, in relation to the "Scouts of the World” programme?
Regarding the diversity project, how would you rate the networking and the quality of partnership between the organizations?
How do you evaluate the region’s efforts to aid the integration by NSO/NSAs of marginalized, vulnerable and socially excluded youth?
How do you evaluate the work of the Overture Network?
How do you evaluate the region’s contribution to spiritual development and inter-religious dialogue within the youth programme and during large events?
Accommodate the needs and trends which impact on young people How do you evaluate the training tools  that supports the implementation of RAP (Renewed Approach to Programme)?
How would you rate the quality of support offered by the European Region to help associations improve the youth programme?
How do you evaluate the joint participation in Rovernet and its viability in network joint work?
How do you evaluate joint work with WAGGGS on topics such as solidarity, participation, the fight against racism and xenophobia during Roverway?
Do you have any further comments on the work of the European Region on Young People and Youth Programme?

Educational Methods -   Adult Resources How would you evaluate the efforts the European Region made in recognising and understanding the needs of the national Scout associations in this area of work?
How do you evaluate the actions on observing the World around, generating new ideas and proposing actions to accommodate changes?
How do you evaluate support provided to the national Scout associations?
How do you evaluate efforts to promote Scouting as an activity where personal voluntary contribution may be rewarded and recognised?
How do you evaluate the involvement of your leaders in the work of various bodies and teams working in this area on Regional level?
How would you rate the quality of support offered by the European Region to help associations develop their recruitment process, support, training and management of their adult resources?
How would you evaluate the Training System Toolkit and its complimentary tools?
How do you evaluate the production and promotion of resource materials (Euro.Scout.Docs, framework materials, structuring the Scout Library, etc.)?
How would you rate the support provided to NSO/NSAs seeking support for recognition of learning in Scouting?
How would you evaluate the organisation and results of the Forum and AR sessions on the Scout Academy; as well as other events organised in the AR area (e.g. Network Meeting on managing adult resources)?
How would you evaluate initial results in developing an approach to monitoring, evaluating and using the results for learning?
Do you have further comments on the work of the European Region on Educational Methods-AR?
Relationships and Funding        
Internal
Communication
How would you evaluate the overall internal communications of the European Region to the NSO/NSAs?
How would you evaluate the quality of support offered by the European Region to develop the communication strategies of your organization?
How do you rate the effectiveness of Euro.Scout.Info?
How do you rate the effectiveness of Euro.Scout.Docs?
How do you rate the effectiveness of europak-online?
In your opinion, what was the key support offered by the European Region for internal communications to NSOs/ NSAs? Please specify:




External Communication How would you rate the effectiveness of the European Region on the external promotion of the Scout Movement?
How do you evaluate the support provided by the European Region in identifying public and private partners for your NSO/ NSA?
How would you rate the lobbying which resulted in the acceptance of the European Year of Volunteering in 2011?
Did you seek support from the WSB-European Regional Office in identifying partners?
What support would you like for your external communication and relations?
Please specify:



Partnerships How do you evaluate the relationship of WOSM with the European Union Institutions?
How do you evaluate the relationship of WOSM with the Council of Europe?
How do you evaluate the relationship between WOSM and the European institutions in relation to the positioning of European Scouting as a respected social partner?
How do you evaluate the cooperation between the European region with the Africa region and the Eurasia region both in terms support and funding opportunities?
How do you evaluate the joint work with the Europe Committee WAGGGS on External Relations?
How could WOSM-Europe’s impact on the decision-making institutions be increased?



Funding and Finance How do you rate the effectiveness of the External Funding Unit?
How do you evaluate the effectiveness of the region’s assistance in helping you to access funding from European institutions?
How do you evaluate the joint work with the Europe Committee WAGGGS on External Relations?
How could the WSB-European Regional Office support national applications for EU grants more effectively? Please, specify:



Do you have further comments on the work of the European Region on Relationships and Funding?

Do you have any further comments on the work of the European Scout Region during the past Triennium (2007-2010)?