Scouts de Argentina
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Scouts de Argentina is one of the national Scouting
associations of Argentina
.
Scouting was officially founded in Argentina in 1912, shortly after the publication of "Scouting For Boys" in Spanish, was granted a National Charter in 1917, and was among the charter members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1922. Scouts de Argentina has 42,812 members as of 2011.
Scouts of Argentina is a non-profit aimed at non-formal education, one of the scouts associations in Argentina , with national scope and multi-faith guidance, formed by the merger of the USCA ( Argentine Catholic Scouts Union ) and the Association of Scouts of Argentina .
Was founded by the Perito Francisco Moreno
with the name "Boy Scouts Association Argentinos" and subsequently known as the "National Association of Boy Scouts Argentinos","Boy Scouts Argentinos", then declared "National Institution of Argentine Scouting" by presidential decree Dr. Hipólito Yrigoyen
in 1917 and also known as "Argentine Scouting National Institute", all the same names indistinct legal person.
USCA and INSA were dissolved on 1 December of 1996 join Scouts of Argentina, Civil Association.
on his way to visit Brazil
, Uruguay
, Argentina
and Chile
in 1908. In the late 1930s, a Catholic Scout Union (USCA) was created under the sponsorship of the Roman Catholic Church
and operated separately until December 2, 1996, when INSA and USCA merged to form the Scouts of Argentina.
In the mid 1990s there were two major Scout associations in Argentina:
In 1980, talks to agree on a federation of two succumbed to differences between the leaders of associations and restarted only in 1992 further talks under the auspices of the Interamerican Scout Region (World Organization of the Scout Movement).
In 1995 as a result of these discussions create a Constitution Committee which aims to draft a Status of merger of both associations agree on a common educational project and establish convergence in education and land.
As one of the partnerships was an organization of the Catholic Church , the Argentine Episcopal Conference
in early 1996 is the adoption of Terms of Reference for the unification, although each Bishop
reserves its right to form a private association in their jurisdiction if they consider that is weaken the identity of Catholic Scouts in its two key aspects, "Faithfulness to the Scout Movement and fidelity to Catholic doctrine.
As part of these agreements, the USCA reserve a private association of the Catholic Church through the establishment of a "Scout Catholic Pastoral Committee" (COPASCA). The COPASCA assumes a supra-in the new partnership that arises from the unit.
On December 1st of 1996 , merged the Argentine Catholic Scouts Union (USCA) and the Association of Scouts of Argentina (ASA), a joint National Assembly to be held in the town of Ezeiza in the grounds of the Textile Workers Union (SETI) with the Matanza River
.
As a result of the merger comes Scouts of Argentina, the name of the new unified association.
Also, any Scout Groups apply the Sea Scout
s option.
Books written by Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
in which underpin the Youth Programme and Scout method
are:
And the general guidelines for the task of the adult leaders were presented in Aids to the Scoutmastership
The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
The Scout emblem incorporates the color scheme of the flag of Argentina
.
I, ... (name), promise on my honor and with the grace of God to do all that I can do to fulfill my debts to God, my country, the others and against myself, to help always my fellow men and to live the Scout Law.
Confessional Religious Commissions in accordance with their respective terms of reference or preliminary agreements "may include additional terms in the text of the Pledge and determine a badge that identifies them to be used on the uniform by members who profess their faith , in accordance with any international educational agencies Scouts of Argentina and respecting the methodological guidelines that are handed down.
As a new formulation contains the expression of the three principles scouts, incorporating the duties to the profession of religious faith was not present in the proposed Act by B-P.
The final text was drafted in the National Conference of Commissioners held in Puerto Pibes, City of Buenos Aires
in July 1998 and ratified by the National Assembly In October of that year.
Then the Committee on Constitutions of the World Scouting Organization approved it in 1999 .
In some cases, collect food for the homeless.
But has recently been extended to assemble in the square of each city a lily with disposable plastic bottle caps.
Recyclable material is then donated to children's hospitals for the care of children with complex health problems.
A major benefit is the Foundation of the National Pediatric Hospital Juan Pedro Garrahan.
Among them are:
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....
associations of Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
Scouting was officially founded in Argentina in 1912, shortly after the publication of "Scouting For Boys" in Spanish, was granted a National Charter in 1917, and was among the charter members 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 1922. Scouts de Argentina has 42,812 members as of 2011.
Scouts of Argentina is a non-profit aimed at non-formal education, one of the scouts associations in Argentina , with national scope and multi-faith guidance, formed by the merger of the USCA ( Argentine Catholic Scouts Union ) and the Association of Scouts of Argentina .
Was founded by the Perito Francisco Moreno
Francisco Moreno
Francisco Pascacio Moreno was a prominent explorer and academic in Argentina, where he is usually referred to as Perito Moreno...
with the name "Boy Scouts Association Argentinos" and subsequently known as the "National Association of Boy Scouts Argentinos","Boy Scouts Argentinos", then declared "National Institution of Argentine Scouting" by presidential decree Dr. Hipólito Yrigoyen
Hipólito Yrigoyen
Juan Hipólito del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Irigoyen Alem was twice President of Argentina . His activism became the prime impetus behind the obtainment of universal suffrage in Argentina in 1912...
in 1917 and also known as "Argentine Scouting National Institute", all the same names indistinct legal person.
USCA and INSA were dissolved on 1 December of 1996 join Scouts of Argentina, Civil Association.
History
A Scout patrol of Anglo-Argentine students greeted Baden-PowellRobert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, Bt, OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB , also known as B-P or Lord Baden-Powell, was a lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, and founder of the Scout Movement....
on his way to visit Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
and Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
in 1908. In the late 1930s, a Catholic Scout Union (USCA) was created under the sponsorship of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
and operated separately until December 2, 1996, when INSA and USCA merged to form the Scouts of Argentina.
In the mid 1990s there were two major Scout associations in Argentina:
- Argentina Scout Association (INSA, then ASA), recognized by the World Organization of Scout Movement
- Argentine Catholic Scouts Union (USCA), an entity sponsored by the Catholic Church
In 1980, talks to agree on a federation of two succumbed to differences between the leaders of associations and restarted only in 1992 further talks under the auspices of the Interamerican Scout Region (World Organization of the Scout Movement).
In 1995 as a result of these discussions create a Constitution Committee which aims to draft a Status of merger of both associations agree on a common educational project and establish convergence in education and land.
As one of the partnerships was an organization of the Catholic Church , the Argentine Episcopal Conference
Argentine Episcopal Conference
The Argentine Episcopal Conference is an episcopal conference of the Roman Catholic Church of Argentina that gathers the bishops of the country in order to discuss pastoral issues and in general all matters that have to do with the Church...
in early 1996 is the adoption of Terms of Reference for the unification, although each Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
reserves its right to form a private association in their jurisdiction if they consider that is weaken the identity of Catholic Scouts in its two key aspects, "Faithfulness to the Scout Movement and fidelity to Catholic doctrine.
As part of these agreements, the USCA reserve a private association of the Catholic Church through the establishment of a "Scout Catholic Pastoral Committee" (COPASCA). The COPASCA assumes a supra-in the new partnership that arises from the unit.
On December 1st of 1996 , merged the Argentine Catholic Scouts Union (USCA) and the Association of Scouts of Argentina (ASA), a joint National Assembly to be held in the town of Ezeiza in the grounds of the Textile Workers Union (SETI) with the Matanza River
Matanza River
The Matanza River is known by several names, including, in Spanish, Río de la Matanza , Río Matanza , Río Mataderos , Río de la Manzana , El Riachuelo , or simply Riachuelo...
.
As a result of the merger comes Scouts of Argentina, the name of the new unified association.
Characterization
It is an educational organization composed of girls, children , youth and adults.Program
The definition of Youth Programme groups in Scouts of Argentina takes place in different stages.- Transition: Since the merger of USCA and INSA to 2000 the Scout Groups were phased out the program of the association from which they came.
- Educational Renewal Stage, was named the period beginning in April 2000 when the Executive Director approves the publication of 'Notes for the Scout Game' I and II and 'Notes for the leader of the Walkers and Rover Scout Branches'. For Cub ScoutCub ScoutA Cub Scout is a member of the section of the worldwide Scouting movement for young persons, mainly boys normally aged about 7 to 11. In some countries they are known by their original name of Wolf Cubs and are often referred to simply as Cubs. The movement is often referred to simply as Cubbing...
and Scouts Branches adopting publications by Interamerican Scout Region (World Organization of the Scout Movement). - Stage Review: The year 2002 began a national consultation called Programme Conference. As a result of this consultation will detect a number of implementation problems that require changes to the program . As Rodrigo González Cao Director of Youth Program cycle starts IndabaIndabaAn indaba is an important conference held by the izinDuna of the Zulu and Xhosa peoples of South Africa. These indabas may include only the izinDuna of a particular community or may be held with representatives of other communities.The term comes from a Zulu...
which ended in 2008 with modifications to the following four branches:
- Cub Scout - ages 7 to 11
- ScoutsBoy ScoutA Scout is a boy or a girl, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section...
- ages 11 to 14 - Explorer Scouts (The Scout Association)- ages 14 to 17
- RoversRover ScoutsRover Scouting is a service division of Scouting for young men, and in most countries, women. A group of Rovers, analogous to a Scout troop, is called a 'Crew.'...
- ages 17 to 21
Also, any Scout Groups apply the Sea Scout
Sea Scout
Sea Scouts are members of the international Scouting movement, with a particular emphasis on water-based activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and rowing. Depending on the country and the available water these activities are on lakes, rivers or sea in small or large ships. Sea Scouting...
s option.
Books written by Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, Bt, OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB , also known as B-P or Lord Baden-Powell, was a lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, and founder of the Scout Movement....
in which underpin the Youth Programme and Scout method
Scout method
The Scout method is the informal educational system used by Scouting. The aim of Scouting is character training with the goal of helping participants become independent and helpful,and thereby become "healthy, happy, helpful citizens"....
are:
- Cub ScoutCub ScoutA Cub Scout is a member of the section of the worldwide Scouting movement for young persons, mainly boys normally aged about 7 to 11. In some countries they are known by their original name of Wolf Cubs and are often referred to simply as Cubs. The movement is often referred to simply as Cubbing...
: The Wolf Cub's HandbookThe Wolf Cub's HandbookThe Wolf Cub's Handbook is an instruction handbook written by Baden-Powell for Wolf Cubs and pack leaders. The book is based on the theme of the jungle, described in a children's book, The Jungle Book, written by Baden-Powell's friend Rudyard Kipling.-Origins:By 1913, Baden-Powell's Boy Scout... - ScoutsBoy ScoutA Scout is a boy or a girl, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section...
: Scouting for BoysScouting for BoysScouting for Boys: A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship is the first book on the Scout Movement, published in 1908. It was written and illustrated by Robert Baden-Powell, its founder... - RoversRover ScoutsRover Scouting is a service division of Scouting for young men, and in most countries, women. A group of Rovers, analogous to a Scout troop, is called a 'Crew.'...
: Rovering to SuccessRovering to SuccessRovering to Success is a book written by Robert Baden-Powell in 1922. It is focused on Rover Scouts....
And the general guidelines for the task of the adult leaders were presented in Aids to the Scoutmastership
The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
The Scout emblem incorporates the color scheme of the flag of Argentina
Flag of Argentina
The national flag of Argentina is a triband, composed of three equally wide horizontal bands coloured light blue, white and light blue. There are multiple interpretations on the reasons for those colors...
.
Scout Oath
The Committee on Constitutions of the World Scout Movement , adopted in 1999 , the words of the Scout Promise to Argentina:I, ... (name), promise on my honor and with the grace of God to do all that I can do to fulfill my debts to God, my country, the others and against myself, to help always my fellow men and to live the Scout Law.
Confessional Religious Commissions in accordance with their respective terms of reference or preliminary agreements "may include additional terms in the text of the Pledge and determine a badge that identifies them to be used on the uniform by members who profess their faith , in accordance with any international educational agencies Scouts of Argentina and respecting the methodological guidelines that are handed down.
- CatholicCatholicThe word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
s: I (...), my honor and with the grace of God I promise to do everything in my power to fulfill my duty to God, the Church, the country, with others and myself, helping others and living Scout Law - Evangelical ChristianChristianA Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
s: I (...), my honor and with the grace of God I promise to do everything in my power to fulfill my duty to God, the Church, the country, with others and myself, helping others and live the Scout Law - Buddhists: I (...), and taking refuge in the triple gem by my honor I promise to do everything in my power to fulfill my duties to my Buddhist faith, the Fatherland, with others and myself, helping others and living Scout Law
- Latter Day Saint movementLatter Day Saint movementThe Latter Day Saint movement is a group of independent churches tracing their origin to a Christian primitivist movement founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in the late 1820s. Collectively, these churches have over 14 million members...
(Mormons), I (full name) on my honor I promise to do everything in my power to fulfill my duties to God, country, to others and myself, helping others and living Scout Law - Jews (...), on my honor I promise to do everything in my power to fulfill my duties to Gd, the Torah, the country, with others and myself, helping others and living the Scout Law
Scout Law
The text of the Scout Law Scout Argentina adapts the original formulation of Robert Baden-Powell to the current language of youth.As a new formulation contains the expression of the three principles scouts, incorporating the duties to the profession of religious faith was not present in the proposed Act by B-P.
The final text was drafted in the National Conference of Commissioners held in Puerto Pibes, City of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
in July 1998 and ratified by the National Assembly In October of that year.
Then the Committee on Constitutions of the World Scouting Organization approved it in 1999 .
- A Scout loves God and lives his/her faith fully.
- A Scout is loyal and worthy of all trust.
- A Scout is generous, courteous, and shows solidarity.
- A Scout is respectful and brother/sister of everyone.
- A Scout defends and values the family.
- A Scout loves and defends life and nature.
- A Scout knows how to obey; he/she chooses and acts with responsibility.
- A Scout is optimistic even through difficult times.
- A Scout is economic, hard-working, and respectful of others' goods and properties.
- A Scout is pure and leads a healthy life.
National Structure
- National Assembly: Define policies
- Directive Board: Defining lines of action
- Executive Committee: Perform action lines
- Zone: province representation
- District: territorial division structure, apply policies and actions and support of the Scout Groups
- Scout Group: Application scenario of the Scout MethodScout methodThe Scout method is the informal educational system used by Scouting. The aim of Scouting is character training with the goal of helping participants become independent and helpful,and thereby become "healthy, happy, helpful citizens"....
and fundamental part of the partnership structure.
Ephemerides
In Argentina it is customary to celebrate the Scout Good Turn Day every year on September 5 .In some cases, collect food for the homeless.
But has recently been extended to assemble in the square of each city a lily with disposable plastic bottle caps.
Recyclable material is then donated to children's hospitals for the care of children with complex health problems.
A major benefit is the Foundation of the National Pediatric Hospital Juan Pedro Garrahan.
Community Action
Scouts of Argentina has signed with national, provincial and municipal various initiatives to promote peace education and prevention of addictions in youth.Among them are:
- Played for Peace Program: awarded by the Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, declared parliamentary interest by the Argentine Chamber of DeputiesArgentine Chamber of DeputiesThe Chamber of Deputies is the lower house of the Argentine National Congress. This Chamber holds exclusive rights to create taxes, to draft troops, and to accuse the President, the ministers and the members of the Supreme Court before the Senate....
, by the Municipality of Rosario, Santa Fe and by the Senate of the Santa Fe ProvinceSanta Fe ProvinceThe Invincible Province of Santa Fe, in Spanish Provincia Invencible de Santa Fe , is a province of Argentina, located in the center-east of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the north clockwise Chaco , Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Santiago del Estero...
. - Prevention of addictions with the Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.