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  Southern Sierra Council - Boy Scouts of America
The World Scout Conference is the general assembly of Scouting and is composed of six delegates from each of the member Scout associations.
World Scout Committee members are elected at the World Scout Conference for a term of six years.
The World Scout Bureau office is in Geneva, Switzerland, with regional offices in six areas around the world: Africa Region (Nairobi, Kenya), Arab Region (Cairo, Egypt), Asia-Pacific Region (Manila, Philippines), European (Geneva, Switzerland), Inter-American Region (Santiago, Chile), and Eurasia Region (Yalta-Gurzuj, Ukraine).
www.sscbsa.org /scoutingprogram/international.php   (1075 words)

  
 Scouting Around the World
The XVIII World Scout Jamboree was held in the Netherlands in August 1995.
World Scout Committee members are elected at the World Conference for a term of six years.
The World Scout Bureau office is in Geneva, Switzerland, with regional offices in five areas around the world: Africa Region (Nairobi, Kenya); Arab Region (Cairo, Egypt); Asia-Pacific Region (Manila, Philippines); European Region (Brussels, Belgium); and Inter-American Region (Santiago, Chile).
www.pinetreeweb.com /world.htm   (1110 words)

  
 Hiawatha Seaway Council: World Scouting
The World Crest is worn by every member of the Boy Scouts of America to show that they are a member of the World Brotherhood of Scouting.
The World Scout Bureau office is in Geneva, Switzerland, with regional offices in five areas around the world: Africa Region (Nairobi, Kenya); Arab Region (Cairo, Egypt); Asia-Pacific Region (Manila, Philippines); European Region (Geneva, Switzerland); and Inter-American Region (Santiago, Chile).
Foundation grants include, but are not limited to, support of a Scouting seminar for Russian Scout leaders, training of a professional Scout leader from the Czech Republic, support of the development of a Russian Scout handbook, major support of the World Scout Bureau and World Scout Foundation, and assistance to Scout associations in Latin America.
www.cnyscouts.org /about/scouting_around_world.html   (1109 words)

  
 Top20Scouting.com - Your Top20 Guide for Scouting!
British Scouting, by contrast, makes use of imagery drawn from the Indian subcontinent, because that region was a significant focus in the early years of the Scouting Movement.
The first schism within Scouting occurred during November 1909, when the British Boy Scouts (later the Brotherhood of British Scouts, and known internationally as the Order of World Scouts) was formed, initially comprising an estimated 25 per cent of all Scouts in the United Kingdom, but rapidly declining from 1911 onward.
Baden-Powell Scouts were formed in 1970, initially in the United Kingdom but now also elsewhere, when it was felt that the "modernisation" of Scouting was abandoning the traditions and intentions established by Baden-Powell.
www.top20scouting.com   (3352 words)

  
 Scouting - Get started in Boy and Girl Scouting
This world wide organization is open to boys and girls of all ages.
The scouting movement began as a series of games and exercises to help men, mostly soldiers, learn to live in the open under difficult conditions.
Girl Scouting was founded in the United States, in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, by visionary Juliette Gordon Low.
www.kidsturncentral.com /topics/hobbies/scouting.htm   (318 words)

  
 Scouting Around the World / Countries / Around the world / Home - World Organization of the Scout Movement
There are more than 28 million Scouts, youth and adults, boys and girls, in 216 countries and territories.
Scouting elsewhere: There are 26 main territories where Scouting exists, often as overseas branches of member Scout Organizations.
There are 35 countries where Scouting exists (be it embryonic or widespread) but where there is no National Scout Organization which is a member of WOSM.
www.scout.org /en/around_the_world/countries/scouting_around_the_world   (130 words)

  
 [rec.scouting.*] Scouting Around the World Pt. 1 (FAQ 8)
Scouting organizations are often associated with one or more large associations or confederations of organizations.
The World Oganization of the Scouting Movement is the largest confederation of Scouting organizations in the world Links to organizations affiliated with the (WOSM) can be found at: http://www.scout.org The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is the largest confederation of Guides in the world.
The Boy Scouts of Vietnam Association, ceased officially to exist as a member of the World Scout Bureau when the communists took over the South in 1975, but thousands of Vietnamese still join Scout organizations in the country they resided in.
www.cs.uu.nl /wais/html/na-dir/scouting/worldwide/part1.html   (5223 words)

  
 Scouting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
World Scout Moots are camporees, mainly focused on Scouters.
Scouting has two internationally known symbols: The fleur-de-lis is used by membership organizations of the WOSM, the trefoil by the members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
Scouting is often dealt with in a humorous manner, as in the 1989 film Troop Beverly Hills and the 2005 film Down and Derby, and is often fictionalised so that the audience knows the topic is Scouting without there being mention of Scouting by name.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scouting_around_the_world   (4507 words)

  
 Scouting Around the World Newsletter
Scouts and Scouters who make a minimum $6 donation to the World Friendship Fund can request one of these patches to commemorate their contribution and support.
Using funds donated to further World Scouting, we were able to pick up the shipping charges on these handbooks and they are now on their way to Mozambique to help reinforce and expand that country’s Scouting program.
We are looking for Scouts be interested in participating or helping staff this annual event and will have special hours of use set aside for their use.
home.pacbell.net /clint_c/International/ScoutingAroundtheWorld.html   (598 words)

  
 Millstone girls celebrate scouting around the world
The Millstone Township Girl Scouts, consisting of 377 registered Scouts, 110 registered adults and 83 leaders, could have celebrated the day in a number of different ways, but decided to hold a community celebration.
Despite their differences, Girl Scouts around the world share the same Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law, which basically encourage serving others, according to Diana Kohlhepp, a troop leader.
Grbelja, who is a former Girl Scout herself, attributed the leadership lessons she learned in scouting to helping her achieve the accomplishment of becoming Millstone's first female mayor.
examiner.gmnews.com /news/2006/0309/Front_Page/005.html   (1037 words)

  
 Fact Sheet: Scouting Around the World
A world jamboree involves thousands of Scouts from many nations camping together in the spirit of world friendship.
The World Scout Bureau office is in Geneva, Switzerland, with regional offices in six areas around the world: Africa Region (Nairobi, Kenya), Arab Region (Cairo, Egypt), Asia-Pacific Region (Manila, Philippines), European Region (Geneva, Switzerland), Inter-American Region (Santiago, Chile), and Eurasia Region (Yalta-Gurzuj, Ukraine).
The World Scouting Fund within the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation provides the opportunity for substantial support of World Scouting by individual business, corporate, and foundation grants.
www.scouting.org /factsheets/02-505.html   (1032 words)

  
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UK Scouting is divided into 5 sections which I consider in turn Beavers age range 6-8 no specific training program aimed at fun and companionship and organised soley by the leaders.
Scouts participate in small group activites through which values of team work and the importance of each member is taught.
A scout takes care of the nature and all living beings A scout helps wherever he/she can A scout is a good companion A scout keeps his/her self-control A scout can integrate him-/herself in the community A scout overcomes difficulties with humor A scout can renounce A scout is ready [willing] to take responsibility.
www.textfiles.com /internet/FAQ/faqbsa2.txt   (7882 words)

  
 Who We Are: Global Girl Scouting
Global Girl Scouting also continues the vision of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, whose dream was to spread Girl Scouting around the world — to promote goodwill and friendship among the world’s children, leading them, in turn, to work toward world peace.
Since 1925 USA Girl Scouts Overseas has helped ease the transition for families relocating to a new country by offering the familiar traditions and exciting opportunities of Girl Scouting.
Girl Scouts of the USA is one of 144 member organizations of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
www.girlscouts.org /who_we_are/global   (542 words)

  
 International Scouting Resources
The international leadership of the Boy Scouts of America is busy planning the details surrounding the 20th World Scout Jamboree.
Scouts attending the jamboree will enjoy a post-jamboree tour of popular sights in and around Bangkok before making their 22-hour flight back to the United States.
These include: the life and career Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the World Scout Movement; materials on leadership development, including both Wood Badge and Junior Leader training; the heritage, history and traditions of Scouting; and, World Scouting, with a particular emphasis on Scouting in Eastern Europe and Russia.
www.mdsc-ic.org /ic-resources.html   (1253 words)

  
 Guide to International Scouting on the Internet
This site has excellent descriptions of the life of Scouting's founder Robert Baden-Powell and of the History and Growth of the World Scout Movement.
An excellent activity to make contact with Scouts in other countries is the Jamboree on the Internet which is held the third weekend in October each year.
To find an Scouting event in another country for your group to participate in, write International Division BSA, go to the official list of International Scouting Events or go to the national Scouting web site of a country you are interested in visiting and see if they list an event that fits your plans.
www.troopcrew180.org /international/inat-guide.htm   (678 words)

  
 Scouting Patches from Around the World
In the past, scouts had to wait until they attended national and international jamborees in order to trade patches with scouts from other parts of their country or other countries.
Today, the internet has allowed scouts from all over the world to contact other scouts to trade their own individual patches.
Of course the trading at scouting events gives the scout a chance to actually meet others and engage in an active barter for patches.
illinois_scouter.tripod.com /index.htm   (357 words)

  
 USSSP WORLD SCOUTING
Visit the official website of the 21st World Jamboree to be held in the United Kingdom.
Scout Oaths and Promises from Around the World
Scouting Service Project, Inc. Website ©1997-2005 may be reproduced and used locally by Scouting volunteers for training purposes consistent with the programs of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) or other Scouting and Guiding Organizations.
www.worldscouting.org   (256 words)

  
 Scouting around the world - Czech Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Here is a list of all sites that I know of, most of which were announced on any of the mailinglists or on the rec.scouting newsgroup.
The number of Czech Scouting sites has grown so large that they are now on a separate page.
Scouting in the Czech Republic (A Chronicle of Scouting in Eastern Europe)
inter.scoutnet.org /units_cz.html   (115 words)

  
 The Organization of International Scouting
The Mission of the International Division is to administer policies and programs involving the Boys Scouts of America with the World Organization of the Scout Movement and to support Boy Scouts of America regions and councils in international activities.
Administers participation in the World Scout Conference and conducts relationships with the World Scout Bureau.
Coordinates BSA participation in affairs of the Inter-American Region of the World Scout Bureau (Western Hemisphere).
www.pinetreeweb.com /worldorg.htm   (422 words)

  
 Scouting Around The World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A world globe sets on the head table.
The Scouting movement exists in 115 countries - almost every nation of the free world.
So let's think of our brother Cub Scouts around the world as we join in the Cub Scout Promise.
www.scoutxing.com /ceremonies/ceremonies_0142.htm   (96 words)

  
 The World Friendship Appeal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Hundreds of Scout Groups accross the UK took part in this year's Gimmie 5 Challenge in March 2006, raising thousands of pounds for the World Friendship Appeal.
Funds raised will be split 50/50 between Scouting and WWF, and this year, The Scout Association will be donating their share to the World Friendship Appeal.
The Gimmie 5 Challenge was a great way to encourage Scouts of all ages to think about the environment and the international Scouting community, particularly as the money they raise will be used to help their Scouting friends around the world through the World Friendship Appeal.
www.scouts.org.uk /friendshipappeal/Rotarians.htm   (190 words)

  
 Scouting Around the World - Scouts Australia
Scouting is the world's largest youth movement and is active in all but six countries.
Below are links to the known official sites around the world.
Another good place to start discovering Scouting throughout the world is the World Scout Movement website.
www.scouts.com.au /main.asp?iMenuID=770   (72 words)

  
 Scouting Contacts with Qatar Scout Assn? - Scouting Around the World - SCOUTER Interactive - Your Guide to Scout Out ...
The qatar scout association locate between airport/sail roundabout and the parachute roundabout.
Qatar scout association is about 100m from the traffic police and it is on your right.
It is not officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the USA or the World Organization of Scout Movements.
www.scouter.com /forums/viewThread.asp?threadID=83988   (509 words)

  
 Home - World Organization of the Scout Movement
Named as the “first stop…” of the series, it was held on 24-26 November 2006 at the Fortaleza de Taipa in Macau having 34 participants from 19 National Scout Organisations.
On behalf of the World Scout Committee, thank you to all the volunteers who give their time and talents to support this tremendous Movement.
The World Scouting Report was received with great enthusiasm in Africa.
www.scout.org   (293 words)

  
 Citizenship In The World Merit Badge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This website has been set up as a resource for Boy Scouts working on the Citizenship in the World merit badge, one of the badges required for the rank of Eagle Scout.
This is not required for the Citizenship in the World merit badge, but if you have completed Requirement 9(d), "Study a foreign language for a year," you may qualify for the strip.
Earning the Citizenship in the World merit badge is one of the requirements.
members.aol.com /brucealter/citw/index.html   (307 words)

  
 Trefoil Thinking Day Ceremony
A Girl Scout respects other Girl Scouts, her Leaders, her family, people the whole world around.
In Girl Scouting, the opportunities are endless, and we prepare for those opportunities by overcoming obstacles in our own lives.
A Girl Scout is a loving member of the community; she is always learning; and she is loyal to self, family, friends, community, and her country.
www.scoutingweb.com /scoutingweb/subpages/TrefoilCere.htm   (439 words)

  
 Scouting Around the World
Scouting is the world's largest youth movement and is active in all
Another good place to start discovering Scouting throughout the world is the World Scout Movement web site.
Copyright in the content is claimed by Scouts Australia (SA Branch) however the contents are not held to be applicable to, or appropriate for, any other organisation or external purpose.
www.sa.scouts.com.au /sahq/aroundtheworld.html   (107 words)

  
 The Scouting Webring Homepage
This webring was set up so that Scout Groups around the world can add their pages and link them to other similar Scouting Sites on the Web.
David Oxley is staying on as a helper with the Scouting Webring.
The Scouting Webring "Animated Graphic", is the property of The Scouting Webring, and can not to be used by anyone else, for any reason.
www.geocities.com /scoutingwebring   (396 words)

  
 The MacScouter -- Scouting Resources Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Scouts need gear -- uniforms, backpacks, sleeping bags, and lots more.
Here in Northern Minnesota, the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Quetico Provincial Park of Ontario comprise the largest waterways wilderness in the world.
This huge area with its thousands of lakes is dedicated to the paddling canoer.
www.macscouter.com /Outfitters/index.html   (206 words)

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