JOTI 2003

The 18 th and 19 th October 2003 was to see Qrendi Scout Group's first ever participation in the Jamboree 2003 or as it is better known J.O.T.I. The group opted to spend the weekend at the group's headquarters taking one hourly turns in groups at establishing local and internationally contacts through the World Wide Web. J.O.T.I. 2003 was also to see the official Inauguration of the Qrendi Scout Group's web site www.qrendiscouts.org, a site that aims to promote our group, the scout association of Malta , whilst introducing our visitors to the history and beauty of Qrendi Village and our island home, Malta.

The Group managed to establish 224 contacts in all of the five continents, making new friends and learning on the culture of the various countries. Contacts were asked to visit our website and sign our guest book as testimonial of their visit. Visiting the Qrendi Group Members during JOTI 2003 were the Scout Association of Malta’s Chief Scout, Mr. Vincent Cassar, the Chief Commissioner Mr. Godwin D’Anastasi together with the Public Relations Officer Mr. Mario Calleja who experienced for themselves the hive of activity that was taking place within the Qrendi Scout Headquarters.

All in all, JOTI 2003 was a huge success and another landmark in the Qrendi Scout Group’s History. A success that would have not been possible save for the sponsorship provided by Maltacom and C Tronics Computer Center of Zurrieq. (Prop Chris Micallef). Sponsors that not only provided the communication lines and internet services but also all the hardware required. Special thanks go to William Gauci of Zurrieq for being there each and every time his services were required.