World Scout Bureau, Interamerican Region Oficina Scout Mundial, Región Interamericana Building 172 City of Knowledge City of Panama REP OF PANAMA P.O. Box 0818-00770 Panama REP OF PANAMA Phone (+507) 317 11 58

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CIRCULAR 1- Invitation to the Interamerican Scout Summit 2015

To: Chairpersons, Chief Commissioners and International Commissioners of the NSOs of the Interamerican Region.

Dear Brother and Sister Scouts: As reported in the previous letter, we will meet in the Interamerican Scout Summit in Cancun, Mexico, from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2015. Located in the northeast corner of the Yucatan Peninsula, in the state of Quintana Roo, (keen-tah-nah-ROW), Mexico, Cancun is part of the territory of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered the entrance to the Mayan World. Cancun is distinguished as having modern infrastructure, entertainment and service centers that can compete with leisure destinations worldwide. Cancun was developed specifically for tourism purposes and continues to meet the needs of its more than 3.3 million visitors annually. Due to its near perfect weather, natural beauty and easy accessibility from North American gateways, Cancun emerged as the government’s top candidate, after a detailed search to pinpoint ideal sites for tourist development. What was once a remote and tiny fishing village of just 12 families was cultivated into the ideal Mexican vacation spot. It capitalized on, without compromising, the region’s natural resources.

Cancun delivers to travelers the best of many worlds: the Caribbean and Mexico; modern and ancient; action packed activities and tranquility. Cancun is unequaled in its ability to offer cultural treasures, natural beauty, infinite activities and North American-style conveniences.

You will find Cancun’s hospitality staff to be among the best-trained in the world at leading hotel brands represented here—from the major names in affordable accommodation such as Best Western and Holiday Inn to the very best in luxury such as Ritz-Carlton to Hilton.

The landscape of Cancun encourages the growth of many exotic flowers, such as flamboyances (named for the dazzling orange-red splash they make lining sidewalks and plazas) and fascinating fauna, like the prehistoric-looking iguanas.

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The venue for this important meeting will be the Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas, an excellent all inclusive hotel located in the hotel zone of Cancun, Mexico. To learn more about this venue please click on the following link: http://omnihotels-cancun.everyscape.com/#sbtsi=index&sbm=mwelcome

The participation fee for this meeting, approved by the Interamerican Scout Committee, is two Hundred and Thirty US dollars per person (230 USD). This fee includes: a one-time return transfer between the Cancun Airport and hotel for the Summit, simultaneous translation (Spanish-English) during plenary sessions, coffee breaks during the Summit, a special dinner on Saturday 17th and materials. The payment of fees must be made in advance by sending the transfer to the Scout Association of Mexico in accordance with the following information: To pay by Credit Card send an e-mail to jluis.cardenas@scouts.org.mx containing the following text: I hereby request that the fee for the Summit be charged to my Credit Card Number ___________________________________________________________________________ Payable to: The Scout Association of Mexico Bank Name ________________________________________________________________________ Type of Card (Visa or MasterCard) ____________________ Valid thru (day, month, year) ________ with key number (3 digits on back of card) ___________ to the amount of: __________ for payment of my participation in the VIII Interamerican Scout Summit to be held in Cancun, Mexico, from 15 to 18 October 2015. Yours truly. Name and signature of the cardholder. Date: _________________________ To make bank transfer: BENEFICIARY: ASOCIACIÓN DE SCOUTS DE MÉXICO, A.C. BENEFICIARY ADDRESS: CORDOBA No. 57, COLONIA ROMA NORTE, DELEGATION CUAUHTÉMOC, CP 06700, MEXICO, DF EMAIL: jluis.cardenas@scouts.org.mx BANK: BBVA Bancomer, SA BANK ADDRESS: PASEO DE LA REFORMA No. 378, COL. JUAREZ, C.P. 06600, MEXICO, DF No. ACCOUNT: 0146948588 CLABE: 012180001469485885 CURRENCY: US DOLLARS SWIFT CODE BCMRMXMM COUNTRY AND CITY: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO BANK TELEPHONE: + 52 55 55149419

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The Scout Association of Mexico has obtained the folowing rates for accommodation during the Interamerican Scout Summit, as shown in the following table:

Room Type *Scout Rate

SGL $165

DBL $110

3rd & 4th person $105

Children $50

*Cost in US Dollars What does this cost includes? • Deluxe rooms • Breakfast buffet • Lunch buffet or a la carte • Dinner buffet or a la carte • International Open Bar (served by the glass and until the last bar closes). Applies only to persons over 18 years. • Snacks throughout the day • Room Service for 24 hours (A charge of $5.00 applies per delivery) • Minibar with national drinks. (Applies only to persons over 18 years) • Free access to the Gym. • Wi-Fi Internet for the whole group in public areas, lounges and rooms • Taxes and gratuities included. • 15% off all treatments of our SPA • 20% discount on long distance phone calls • Rates valid three days before and three days after the conclusion of the Summit, subject to availability. Room reservations must be performed by the Travel Agency OASIS Groups and Conventions emailing guillermog@grupooasis.com.mx The Preliminary Agenda of the Interamerican Scout Summit, approved by the Interamerican Scout Committee is attached to this circular. Please forward all information concerning your travel details to the email address jluis.cardenas@scouts.org.mx. For any questions or comments please contact us at interamerica@scout.org. Yours in Scouting, Raul Sanchez Vaca Regional Director