Centenary of Scouting Peace Boomerang

During 2005 and 2006, the Centenary of Scouting Peace Boomerang completed a journey of over 18,000 km around Australia spreading a message of peace and unity leading up to the Scouting 2007 Centenary. Australian Rovers developed the boomerang as a "Gift for Peace" project that would involve Rovers, Scouts and the general public, and raise awareness and generate discussions amongst young people about peace.

The boomerang, an Australian Aboriginal wooden ceremonial tool, returns to the person who throws it, making it a fitting symbol as it traveled for 18 months around Australia. Logbooks accompanied the boomerang, allowing people to write their thoughts on peace, and share their photographs and stories of the adventures the boomerang had while in their care. The four logbooks were signed by many people including the Governor General of Australia, past Governor General of Australia, the King of Sweden and the Queen of Sweden, parliamentarians and councilors, Scouts of every section in Australia, as well as the general public.

A celebration dinner was held June 24, 2006 in Sydney, to share the stories and recognize the achievements of the boomerang. The "Peace Boomerang" raised the profile of Scouting amongst the public as it traveled, and captured the attention of television, radio and print media along the way. The boomerang and logbooks are now used throughout 2006 and 2007 to promote Scouting's Centenary in Australia and around the world.

External links

*http://www.euro.scout.org/press/wnews/060721.shtml.en
*http://www.rovers.com.au/boomerang/