Philipsburg:--- St. Maarten: NAGICO Insurances provided a donation to the Cole Bay Rangers Pathfinder Club so that they may attend the World International Pathfinder Camporee held in Oshkosk Wisconsin which started on August 11th and will run through to August 15th, 2009. The donation, made on August 3rd, 2009 at NAGICO head office allowed twelve (12) pathfinders and five (5) counselors to attend the event. According to the Cole Bay Rangers Director Jacklin Standford, “We were very excited to hear that NAGICO would provide the Pathfinders with financial assistance for this trip.”
The International Pathfinder Camporee only takes place once every five years and is one of the largest youth gatherings for teens worldwide. Approximately 30,000 youth and young adults were expected to gather from over 200 countries for this unique opportunity to have fun and fellowship together. Deputy Director of the Pathfinders Mr. Terry Peterson stated, “The Pathfinders are very pleased with the donation that NAGICO has been able to provide. NAGICO understands that social responsibility within a community is very important. They understand that this event will be a life changing, and that it will not only benefit the participants but the entire community.
The theme for the International Pathfinder Camporee was “Courage to Stand” and included daytime activities and positive night time programs. Community service which is one of the pillars of the Pathfinder organization will also be focused on.