Michael Baden-Powell - Scouting

Scouting

Baden-Powell is active in the Victorian Branch of the Scouts Australia.

In late July and early August 2007, Baden-Powell oversaw the 100th anniversary of the start of the world Scouting movement at Brownsea Island and stated that the movement was still going on strong. During 2007 he was also instrumental in preserving the caravan trailer, presented to his grandfather along with a new Rolls-Royce car, during the 3rd World Scout Jamboree in 1929. The caravan was nicknamed Eccles. The car, nicknamed Jam Roll, was sold after Robert Baden-Powell's death. Jam Roll and Eccles were reunited at Gilwell Park for the 21st World Scout Jamboree in 2007. Michael Baden-Powell and three other Scouters formed the charitable company "B-P Jam Roll Ltd." with the aim of purchasing and conserving Jam Roll on behalf of Scouting. Funds are being raised to repay the loan that was used to purchase the car.

In August 2008 Michael Baden-Powell took part in the 25th World Conference of the International Scout and Guide Fellowship in Vienna.

As of 2009, Michael Baden-Powell is Branch Commissioner for Special Duties.

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