Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala
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The Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala is the national Scouting
organization of Guatemala
. Scouting was founded in Guatemala in 1920 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1930. The association has 6,020 members (as of 2011).
In 1974, Professor Armando Gálvez C. was awarded the Bronze Wolf
, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. Other recipients include Julio Montes T. in 1977.
The Scout Association is open to all young people both boys and girls. Its aim is to promote positive cultural and civic activities and moral standards through out-of-school educational programs.
The Scout emblem of the Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala incorporates the quetzal
of the coat of arms
perched on a shield
of the flag of Guatemala
.
Independent Scouts
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
organization of Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
. Scouting was founded in Guatemala in 1920 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
in 1930. The association has 6,020 members (as of 2011).
In 1974, Professor Armando Gálvez C. was awarded the Bronze Wolf
Bronze Wolf
The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed by the World Scout Committee to acknowledge "outstanding service by an individual to the World Scout Movement"...
, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. Other recipients include Julio Montes T. in 1977.
The Scout Association is open to all young people both boys and girls. Its aim is to promote positive cultural and civic activities and moral standards through out-of-school educational programs.
Program and ideals
The Scout Motto is Siempre listo para servir, Always prepared to serve.The Scout emblem of the Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala incorporates the quetzal
Resplendent Quetzal
The Resplendent Quetzal, Pharomachrus mocinno, is a bird in the trogon family. It is found from southern Mexico to western Panama . It is well known for its colorful plumage. There are two subspecies, P. m. mocinno and P. m...
of the coat of arms
Coat of arms of Guatemala
The coat of arms of Guatemala comprises:* A wreath of bay laurel branches, the symbol for victory;* The Resplendent Quetzal, a bird that symbolizes liberty;...
perched on a shield
Shield
A shield is a type of personal armor, meant to intercept attacks, either by stopping projectiles such as arrows or redirecting a hit from a sword, mace or battle axe to the side of the shield-bearer....
of the flag of Guatemala
Flag of Guatemala
The flag of Guatemala features two colors: sky blue and white. The two sky blue stripes represent the fact that Guatemala is a land located between two oceans, the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean ; and the sky over the country . The white color signifies peace and purity.In the center of the...
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Scout Promise
Yo por mi honor prometo, hacer cuanto de mi dependa para cumplir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al prójimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.Scout Law
- El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
- El Scout es leal para con su patria, padres, jefes y subordinados
- El Scout es util y ayuda a los demas sin pensar en recompensa
- El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de todo Scout sin distincion de credo, raza, nacionalidad o clase social
- El Scout es cortez y actua con nobleza
- El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios, protégé a los animales y plantas
- El Scout sonrie y canta en sus dificultades
- El Scout es economico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
- El Scout es limpio, sano y puro de pensamiento, palabras y acciones
See also
- Asociación Nacional de Muchachas Guías de GuatemalaAsociación Nacional de Muchachas Guías de GuatemalaThe Asociación Nacional de Muchachas Guías de Guatemala is the national Guiding organization of Guatemala. It serves 980 members...
Independent Scouts