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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