Joseph Lafont
Encyclopedia
General Michel Laurent Marie Joseph Lafont (1874–1961) was the third Chief Scout
of Scouts de France from 1936 to 1948, the first and only Chief Scout of Scoutisme Français
from 1940 to 1948, and member of the International Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
(WOSM).
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....
of Scouts de France from 1936 to 1948, the first and only Chief Scout of Scoutisme Français
Scoutisme Français
The Fédération du Scoutisme Français is an umbrella organization that combines the efforts of the several Scouting and Guiding associations in France and also represents the Scouting movement in French Guiana, Martinique, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, New Caledonia, Réunion, Wallis and Futuna and...
from 1940 to 1948, and member of the International Committee 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...
(WOSM).