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My apologies for such a short notice.

As you no doubt remember, Central Europe suffered catastrophic floods
last Summer. One of the most affected areas was the northeast part of
the Czech Republic, particularly around the river Morava.

Of course, scout groups in that area have been as hard hit as the
general population. In many cases, the damage was light and ranged from
destroyed equipment to water damaged clubhouse walls. In several cases
campgrounds and clubhouses had been completely destroyed. At least two
groups report inability to rebuild their clubhouse, because the land on
which they had stood no longer exists.

The 10th Richmond Georgia Sea Scouts together with our brothers of the
1st Kojetin Water Scouts in the Czech Republic are organizing a joint
fundraising drive in aid of the scouting groups who were affected by
last summer's floods.

This event, code named Operation Lifeline - Akce Lano will be held on
two weekends in April, on 4-5 and 25-26. Participating groups have a
choice of joining either of these weekends or, when possible, both.

Despite the Czech Scout Association Junak having been one of the
founding members of WOSM, the Scouting Movement in the Czech Republic is
still in its infancy. Throughout its long history, it had been outlawed
and driven underground by successive governments no less than 3 times,
first by the Nazis, then by the Communists (twice). Yet time and time
again, the movement had resurfaced with the same resolve and vitality. I
guess you can't keep good scouts down. In its latest reincarnation,
Junak has re-organized in 1990.

The organizers, Karl Pollak <richmond_scout@geocities.com> and Martin
Smutek <xsmutek@vvs-pv.cz> would like to invite any scouting group
anywhere in the world to join in this international effort. Every
contribution, no matter how small, is hepful and appreciated.

Please visit http://radiant.net/pollak/lano.htm for general information
about Operation Lifeline.  For more detailed information, contact either
of the organizers in e-mail.

Each member of every participating group will receive a badge of the
Czech Scout Association Junak and a note of thanks in appreciation of
their participation.

Yours in Scouting,

Martin Smutek <xsmutek@vvs-pv.cz>
1st Kojetin Water Scouts
Kojetin, Czech Republic


-- 
Karl Pollak, 10th Sea Scouts, Richmond, British Columbia
http://www.radiant.net/pollak/group.htm
Also visit the Richmond Georgia District site:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3191/