The Girl Guides Association of Antigua and Barbuda
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The Girl Guides Association of Antigua and Barbuda is the Guiding organization of Antigua and Barbuda
. It serves 718 members (as of 2003). Founded in 1931, the girls-only organization became an associate member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
in 1984 and a full member in 2002.
The Girl Guide Association of Antigua and Barbuda belongs to the Caribbean Link. At the introduction of the West Indies political federation
, the Antigua association linked with other Caribbean associations. Although the West Indies Federation was undone, the Girl Guide Associations' link remains.
To do my duty to God
To serve the Queen and my country and help other people
And to keep the Guide Law.
Dame Nellie Robinson was a pioneer of Guiding in Antigua.
In 2001, the Guides were involved in a composting pilot project with the Antigua National Solid Waste Management Authority.
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands...
. It serves 718 members (as of 2003). Founded in 1931, the girls-only organization became an associate member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
in 1984 and a full member in 2002.
The Girl Guide Association of Antigua and Barbuda belongs to the Caribbean Link. At the introduction of the West Indies political federation
West Indies Federation
The West Indies Federation, also known as the Federation of the West Indies, was a short-lived Caribbean federation that existed from January 3, 1958, to May 31, 1962. It consisted of several Caribbean colonies of the United Kingdom...
, the Antigua association linked with other Caribbean associations. Although the West Indies Federation was undone, the Girl Guide Associations' link remains.
Sections
The association is divided in five sections according to age:- Tweenie - ages 3 to 6
- Brownie Guide - ages 6 to 10
- Girl Guide - ages 10 to 15
- Ranger Guide - ages 15 to 18
- Young Leader - ages 18 to 25
- Leader/Guider - ages 25 and older
Guide Promise
I promise that I will do my best:To do my duty to God
To serve the Queen and my country and help other people
And to keep the Guide Law.
Guide Law
- A Guide is loyal and can be trusted.
- A Guide is honest.
- A Guide is polite and considerate.
- A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides.
- A Guide is kind to animals and respects all living things.
- A Guide is obedient.
- A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties.
- A Guide makes good use of her time.
- A Guide takes care of her own possession and those of other people.
- A Guide is self-controlled in all she thinks, says, and does.
Activities
The Peggy Rodgers Fund was set up in memory of an Guiding Island Commissioner. It assists with the training and development of Guides and has sent them to overseas Guiding events.Dame Nellie Robinson was a pioneer of Guiding in Antigua.
In 2001, the Guides were involved in a composting pilot project with the Antigua National Solid Waste Management Authority.