National co-ordinators
The introduction of a co-ordinator for OB-PS in any country has the aim of increasing the activities for members in that country. It is recognized that what is appropriate and what is accomplished will differ greatly within each country, as the population, geography, culture and history vary greatly! In every case, the Society as a whole has gained considerably from the increased support of a co-ordinated effort to promote and sustain the Society in its work.
OB-PS now has 21 co-ordinators working in 20 countries. Here are some brief details of some of their recent work, and information on how they may be contacted.
Australia
Janette Lockart Gibson Email: bjgibson@bigpond.net.au
The Australian OB-PS co-ordinator has recently been working on maintaining a list of the membership within her country and begun to promote OB-PS in more hard to reach areas, beginning with the state of New South Wales. Members in Australia meet every year for an annual lunch. Please click here for their latest newsletter. OB-PS members in Victoria meet annually for a special luncheon.
Marjory Patterson Email : pattersj@telus.net
The Canadian OB-PS co-ordinators organise annual meetings for members. Each year a meeting is held for those who are able to get to Toronto. At that time, plans for the next year are made and methods of communication with current and prospective members agreed. Please click here for the latest Canadian Newsletter
The Olave Baden-Powell Society in Denmark benefits greatly from having our Patron "at hand". HRH Princess Benedikte is very helpful in explaining why it is so important to become a member of OB-PS.
Greece
Lena Levidis E-mail: levidil@otenet.gr
Carmen is a new co-ordinator having just taken up her responsibilities whilst at the event in New Zealand. She would welcome contacts from any prospective members in the Caribbean.
Pearl Lee was appointed a co-ordinator in New Zealand and is working hard to translate OB-PS material into Chinese. She is hoping to set up a committee in order to have more people to spread the nature of the OB-PS.
The Japanese OB-PS co-ordinator has recently translated into Japanese a variety of materials developed by OB-PS staff, and distributed them to existing and potential members to ensure a greater appreciation the work of the Society. She also liaises closely with Girl Scouts of Japan to promote OB-PS.
The OB-PS in Kenya works closely with the Kenya Girl Guides Association and was involved with the celebrations and an exhibition for the 80th Anniversary of the Association. On an ongoing basis, OB-PS members in Kenya support the Kibera Girls Centre, a project for disadvantaged girls. This is one of the many projects currently run by the Kenya Girl Guides.
The Korean OB-PS co-ordinator helps to organise publicity for each new member, who is presented with an OB-PS pin and scarf.
Korea has ambitions plans for the next year, such as the production of the OB-PS pamphlet in Korean for further promotion of new members and the organization of an exchange program with the OB-PS Japan, Hong Kong and Philippines. Members keep in regular touch by phone and email.
Dr Fadzilah Mohd Ali became a co-ordinator in September 2004 and is looking forward to expanding OB-PS membership in Malaysia.
Annette Gilbert became a member of the Society and was presented to HRH Princess Benedikte of Denmark during our last Event in this country in September 2004.
The Philippines have a small but growing number of OB-PS members and Sampaguita has plans to increase this number.
Sweden
Gunilla Engvall Email: Gunilla.Engvall@vasteras.se
The Swiss OB-PS co-ordinator serves as a contact point for OB-PS members within her country and accomplishes this in a discrete way that is appropriate for the culture, while increasing awareness and support for WAGGGS.
Natalie took over from Alan and Kathryn at our last Annual Event in Iceland in 2007 and is already busy organizing meetings with the membership this summer. She is well aware of the Society’s target of 1000 members by 2009 or the need to recruit another 81 members in the next few months!
OB-PS is thriving in the USA. Newsletters, Thinking Day Greetings, Power-Point presentations and recognitions continue. Our Ambassador Program is creating a sense of ownership within the membership.
OB-PS work in Zambia, is closely linked with that of the National Organization in Zambia, so that they appreciate that the OB-PS is there to assist them in any way possible. This has proved to be an effective way of work.
OB-PS now has 21 co-ordinators working in 20 countries. Here are some brief details of some of their recent work, and information on how they may be contacted.
Australia
Janette Lockart Gibson Email: bjgibson@bigpond.net.au The Australian OB-PS co-ordinator has recently been working on maintaining a list of the membership within her country and begun to promote OB-PS in more hard to reach areas, beginning with the state of New South Wales. Members in Australia meet every year for an annual lunch. Please click here for their latest newsletter. OB-PS members in Victoria meet annually for a special luncheon.
Canada
Bev Gordon Email: gordon.b@sympatico.caMarjory Patterson Email : pattersj@telus.net
The Canadian OB-PS co-ordinators organise annual meetings for members. Each year a meeting is held for those who are able to get to Toronto. At that time, plans for the next year are made and methods of communication with current and prospective members agreed. Please click here for the latest Canadian Newsletter
Denmark
Inger Christensen Email: inger-christensen@mail.tele.dkThe Olave Baden-Powell Society in Denmark benefits greatly from having our Patron "at hand". HRH Princess Benedikte is very helpful in explaining why it is so important to become a member of OB-PS.
Greece
Lena Levidis E-mail: levidil@otenet.grGuyana
Carmen Jarvis Email: carjanid@hotmail.comCarmen is a new co-ordinator having just taken up her responsibilities whilst at the event in New Zealand. She would welcome contacts from any prospective members in the Caribbean.
Hong Kong
Pearl Lee Email : madmom@iamwaiting.com.hkPearl Lee was appointed a co-ordinator in New Zealand and is working hard to translate OB-PS material into Chinese. She is hoping to set up a committee in order to have more people to spread the nature of the OB-PS.
Iceland
Anna Sverrisdottir Email: anna@bluelagoon.isJapan
Etsuko Kamioka E-mail: sado-etsuko@ric.hi-ho.ne.jpThe Japanese OB-PS co-ordinator has recently translated into Japanese a variety of materials developed by OB-PS staff, and distributed them to existing and potential members to ensure a greater appreciation the work of the Society. She also liaises closely with Girl Scouts of Japan to promote OB-PS.
Kenya
Honorine R. Kiplagat E-mail: rondrorsn@yahoo.co.ukThe OB-PS in Kenya works closely with the Kenya Girl Guides Association and was involved with the celebrations and an exhibition for the 80th Anniversary of the Association. On an ongoing basis, OB-PS members in Kenya support the Kibera Girls Centre, a project for disadvantaged girls. This is one of the many projects currently run by the Kenya Girl Guides.
Korea
Kwang-ja Kwak Email: kjisgood@empal.comThe Korean OB-PS co-ordinator helps to organise publicity for each new member, who is presented with an OB-PS pin and scarf.
Korea has ambitions plans for the next year, such as the production of the OB-PS pamphlet in Korean for further promotion of new members and the organization of an exchange program with the OB-PS Japan, Hong Kong and Philippines. Members keep in regular touch by phone and email.
Liechtenstein
Sonja Lins Email: sonja.lins@adon.liMalaysia
Dr Fadzilah Mohd Ali Email: dfadzilah@pangkalmelati.comDr Fadzilah Mohd Ali became a co-ordinator in September 2004 and is looking forward to expanding OB-PS membership in Malaysia.
New Zealand
Annette Gilbert Email: joy.glaysher@xtra.co.nzAnnette Gilbert became a member of the Society and was presented to HRH Princess Benedikte of Denmark during our last Event in this country in September 2004.
The Philippines
Sampaguita Marave Email: nmarave@mydestiny.netThe Philippines have a small but growing number of OB-PS members and Sampaguita has plans to increase this number.
Sweden
Gunilla Engvall Email: Gunilla.Engvall@vasteras.seSwitzerland
Madeleine Huber E-mail: mahuber@gmx.chThe Swiss OB-PS co-ordinator serves as a contact point for OB-PS members within her country and accomplishes this in a discrete way that is appropriate for the culture, while increasing awareness and support for WAGGGS.
United Kingdom
Natalie Webber Email: natalie@aa-eastbourne.co.Natalie took over from Alan and Kathryn at our last Annual Event in Iceland in 2007 and is already busy organizing meetings with the membership this summer. She is well aware of the Society’s target of 1000 members by 2009 or the need to recruit another 81 members in the next few months!
United Arab Emirates
Noura Al Noman Email: noura.noman@gmailcomUnited States of America
Sue Cunnold Email: scunnold@bellsouth.netOB-PS is thriving in the USA. Newsletters, Thinking Day Greetings, Power-Point presentations and recognitions continue. Our Ambassador Program is creating a sense of ownership within the membership.
Zambia
Jennifer Chiwela Email: edoffice@paf.org.zmOB-PS work in Zambia, is closely linked with that of the National Organization in Zambia, so that they appreciate that the OB-PS is there to assist them in any way possible. This has proved to be an effective way of work.
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