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Tuesday, September 26, 1972
PRESENTATION OF MEDALS FOR THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME
Thirty-nine members of the Social Welfare Department's Princess
Alexandra Community Centre in Tsuen Wan will receive bronze awards in the
Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme at a ceremony in the Mariner's Club on
Thursday (September 28).
This is the first presentation in connection with the scheme since
the Social Welfare Department became an operating authority in February
this year.
The department began the scheme with two working committees
chaired by award supervisors in the Group and Community Work and the
Probation and Corrections divisions. Their work was later co-ordinated
by the departmental representative.
As a result of the smooth launching of the scheme, most departmental
community youth, and social centres, and homes and institutions have been
able to work on the scheme or start plans for the recruitment of members.
The Duke of Edinburgh award scheme is intended to help the young
and others who take an interest in their welfare. It is designed to help
give some constructive purpose to leisure-time activities, and is a challenge
to the individual for personal achievement.
The scheme serves as a guide to people and organisations concerned
with the development of future citizens.
/Mr. Thomas