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The manThe man

The founder of Scouting Lord Lt GeneralThe founder of Scouting Lord Lt General

Robert Stephenson Smyth BadenPowellRobert Stephenson Smyth BadenPowellof Gilwell,of Gilwell, (BP) was born in February 22,(BP) was born in February 22,1857 in England1857 in England

55thth of seven childrenof seven children

Father was Reverend Herbert GeorgeFather was Reverend Herbert GeorgeBaden Powell, oxfordBaden Powell, oxfordprofessor,naturalistprofessor,naturalist

Mother was Henrietta Grace Smyth,Mother was Henrietta Grace Smyth,Daughter of Admiral W.T. Smyth of theDaughter of Admiral W.T. Smyth of thebritish navy, descendant of Capt. Johnbritish navy, descendant of Capt. John

SmythSmyth


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Lived a busy and adventurous lifeLived a busy and adventurous life

As a boy spent much of his spare time inAs a boy spent much of his spare time in

openair pursuits hunting in the woods,openair pursuits hunting in the woods,joining his brothers in expeditions by landjoining his brothers in expeditions by landand in their boats.and in their boats.

Thus he developed his powers ofThus he developed his powers ofobservation and resourcefulness and wasobservation and resourcefulness and washelped to acquire many useful skills.helped to acquire many useful skills.


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Family InfluencesFamily Influences- Both parents, very supportive of their- Both parents, very supportive of their

childrenchildren

- Nature was one of their interest, went- Nature was one of their interest, wenthiking, camping, boating with his familyhiking, camping, boating with his family

- BPS father died when he was 3 years- BPS father died when he was 3 years

old, mother elder brothers continued toold, mother elder brothers continued to

support the upbringing of the familysupport the upbringing of the family


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School days influencesSchool days influences

- Went to a nearby school for a short- Went to a nearby school for a short

timetime

- Age 11, went to Rosehill School at- Age 11, went to Rosehill School atTunbridge Wells for 2 years, he performedTunbridge Wells for 2 years, he performed

well, gained 2 scholarshipswell, gained 2 scholarships

(School in Scotland and Charterhouse)(School in Scotland and Charterhouse)- 13 years old, joined the old famous school in- 13 years old, joined the old famous school in

London (Charterhouse)London (Charterhouse)

- 15 years old, school moved to Goddalming- 15 years old, school moved to Goddalming

Surrey, with a mysterious forest known as theSurrey, with a mysterious forest known as theCOPSE where he spent most of his spareCOPSE where he spent most of his spare

time practicing outdoor skills(woodcraft,time practicing outdoor skills(woodcraft,

nature studies)nature studies)


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He learned to use the axe, set traps forHe learned to use the axe, set traps for

birds and rabbits, to provide food for him,birds and rabbits, to provide food for him,cook meals in smokeless manner withcook meals in smokeless manner withtwigstwigs

Does not like to be good at just oneDoes not like to be good at just onething, he liked football, shooting debatingthing, he liked football, shooting debatingboating, and acting, he was a mimic,boating, and acting, he was a mimic,good singer and ambidextrousgood singer and ambidextrous


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Life in the MilitaryLife in the Military

- Unable to continue his studies in Oxford, his- Unable to continue his studies in Oxford, his

brother Warrington advised him to take anbrother Warrington advised him to take an

exam in the army for direct commissionexam in the army for direct commission

- Did well in the examination, 2- Did well in the examination, 2ndnd in cavalry,in cavalry,

44thth in infantry out of 700 candidates, he wasin infantry out of 700 candidates, he was

exempted from attendance at the militaryexempted from attendance at the military

training school at Sandhursttraining school at Sandhurst

- Commissioned as a sub lieutenant with the- Commissioned as a sub lieutenant with the

1313thth Hussars in India, forming the right flankHussars in India, forming the right flankof the cavalry line in the famous Charge ofof the cavalry line in the famous Charge of

the Light Brigade during the Crimean warthe Light Brigade during the Crimean war


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As a young sub lieutenant in India, heAs a young sub lieutenant in India, he

was able to fully develop his interest inwas able to fully develop his interest inScouting work, reconnaissance andScouting work, reconnaissance andsurveying, (The wolf that never sleeps)surveying, (The wolf that never sleeps)

He did secret service work in theHe did secret service work in themediterrenean, and action against Chiefmediterrenean, and action against ChiefDanizulu of the Zulus, and King Pempe ofDanizulu of the Zulus, and King Pempe ofthe ashanti in South Africathe ashanti in South Africa


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He tried out his ideas of training soldiers inHe tried out his ideas of training soldiers in"Scouting""Scouting" and taught them how toand taught them how todevelop experience in stalking and fendingdevelop experience in stalking and fending

for themselves, and to be observant of allfor themselves, and to be observant of allsigns that would give them an advantagesigns that would give them an advantageas soldiers.as soldiers.

He set down his ideas in the bookHe set down his ideas in the book "Aids to"Aids to

Scouting",Scouting", which was used as a textbookwhich was used as a textbookfor many years (Read by Boys back infor many years (Read by Boys back inEngland)England)


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First developed concept ofFirst developed concept ofPatrolsPatrols (Small(Smallindividual independent units)individual independent units)

As a soldier, BP rose to publicAs a soldier, BP rose to publicprominence during the war against theprominence during the war against theBoers in Africa at the end of the 1800's.Boers in Africa at the end of the 1800's.

Most noteworthy was BP's leadership ofMost noteworthy was BP's leadership ofthe defending force in siege of the Souththe defending force in siege of the SouthAfrican town of Mafeking.African town of Mafeking.

1,251 ill equipped and ill supplied1,251 ill equipped and ill supplieddefenders against a well equipped, welldefenders against a well equipped, wellsupplied attacking force of 9000supplied attacking force of 9000Boers(Dutch settlers in South Africa)Boers(Dutch settlers in South Africa)


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Intsructed his men at Mafeking to BluffIntsructed his men at Mafeking to Bluffthe enemy with show of force as much asthe enemy with show of force as much asyou like, but do not get yourself too faryou like, but do not get yourself too far

out of touch with your own side withoutout of touch with your own side withoutorders, lest you draw them intoorders, lest you draw them intodifficulties in their endeavor to supportdifficulties in their endeavor to supportyou, do not always wait for orders if youyou, do not always wait for orders if you

see the situation demands action. Do notsee the situation demands action. Do notbe afraid to act for fear of making abe afraid to act for fear of making amistake. A man who never made amistake. A man who never made a

mistake never made anything. If you findmistake never made anything. If you findyou have made a mistake, carry ityou have made a mistake, carry itthrough nevertheless with energy. Pluckthrough nevertheless with energy. Pluckand dash have often changed a mistakeand dash have often changed a mistake

into a successinto a success


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Baden-Powell returned to England asBaden-Powell returned to England asa national hero in 1899 havinga national hero in 1899 havingsuccessfully defended the townsuccessfully defended the town

against the Boers.against the Boers.


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The First Scout CampThe First Scout Camp

BP was encouraged to set down his viewsBP was encouraged to set down his viewson how he would apply Scouting to theon how he would apply Scouting to the

training of boys, so he first conducted antraining of boys, so he first conducted anexperimental camp in 1907 on Brownseaexperimental camp in 1907 on BrownseaIsland off the Dorset coast.Island off the Dorset coast.

With some 20 boys from all walks of lifeWith some 20 boys from all walks of lifeand suitable adult leaders, BadenPowelland suitable adult leaders, BadenPowelltaught the boys what he meant bytaught the boys what he meant by

ScoutingScouting..They lived in tents and cooked their ownThey lived in tents and cooked their ownfood and learned many valuable skillsfood and learned many valuable skills

through games.through games.


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Scouting For Boys!Scouting For Boys!

The camp was a great successThe camp was a great success

Tackled the task of writing down hisTackled the task of writing down hisexperience in a book.experience in a book. "Scouting for Boys""Scouting for Boys"first published in fortnightly parts,first published in fortnightly parts,

beginning January 15, 1908.beginning January 15, 1908.

Every issue sold out as soon as it hit theEvery issue sold out as soon as it hit thenews stands, despite the cover price ofnews stands, despite the cover price of4d which was expensive at the time.4d which was expensive at the time.

"Scouting for Boys ranks third in the"Scouting for Boys ranks third in theworld's best sellers after the Bible andworld's best sellers after the Bible andShakespeare.Shakespeare.


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The Movement is bornThe Movement is born

It was suggested that boys formIt was suggested that boys formthemselves into patrols within otherthemselves into patrols within otherorganizations.organizations.

But boys didn't want to be school-scouts,But boys didn't want to be school-scouts,cadet-scouts or brigade-scouts, theycadet-scouts or brigade-scouts, theywanted to be simply "Scouts".wanted to be simply "Scouts".

Scout patrols and troops had magicallyScout patrols and troops had magically

appeared all over Britain. Baden-Powellappeared all over Britain. Baden-Powellfinally bowed to the inevitable andfinally bowed to the inevitable andaccepted that Scouting would have toaccepted that Scouting would have to

become a movement in its own rightbecome a movement in its own right


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Two years, later Baden-Powell retired from theTwo years, later Baden-Powell retired from the

army as a Leutenant General (promoted Junearmy as a Leutenant General (promoted June10, 1907) to devote his life to this new10, 1907) to devote his life to this newmovement called Scouting.movement called Scouting.

King George V conferred upon him the titleKing George V conferred upon him the titleBaron of the British empireBaron of the British empire

He got married at the age of 55 to a 23 yearHe got married at the age of 55 to a 23 yearold lady Olave Soames, lived for 30 years, theyold lady Olave Soames, lived for 30 years, they

had 3 children, Peter, Heather and Bettyhad 3 children, Peter, Heather and BettyA rally at the Crystal Palace, London drewA rally at the Crystal Palace, London drewtogether 10,000 boys.(first world jamboree)together 10,000 boys.(first world jamboree)

S ti d t A t li N Z l dS ti d t A t li N Z l d


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Scouting spread to Australia, New Zealand,Scouting spread to Australia, New Zealand,and India in 1908 and other countries followedand India in 1908 and other countries followedshortly after.shortly after. Chile, in 1909 was the firstChile, in 1909 was the firstcountry outside the Empire to start, followedcountry outside the Empire to start, followedclosely by France, the Scandinavian countriesclosely by France, the Scandinavian countriesand the United States in 1910.and the United States in 1910.

In 1937, 2,500,000 Scouts from nearly 50In 1937, 2,500,000 Scouts from nearly 50countries were affiliated with the Internationalcountries were affiliated with the InternationalBureau, which was set up to safeguardBureau, which was set up to safeguardScouting and to prevent control drifting into theScouting and to prevent control drifting into thehands of the purely religious, political orhands of the purely religious, political ormilitary bodies.military bodies.

Wood Badge Training of LeadersWood Badge Training of Leaders commenced incommenced in1919 at Gilwell Park, England and has over the1919 at Gilwell Park, England and has over theyears become established as the method ofyears become established as the method ofLeader Training throughout the Scouting World.Leader Training throughout the Scouting World.

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http://www.scouts.com.au/natoffices/training/index.html?noparenthttp://www.scouts.com.au/natoffices/training/index.html?noparenthttp://www.scouts.com.au/natoffices/training/index.html?noparent


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World Chief ScoutWorld Chief Scout

Lord Baden-Powell was proclaimed WorldLord Baden-Powell was proclaimed WorldChief Scout at the first Jamboree atChief Scout at the first Jamboree at

Olympia in 1920; he was raised to theOlympia in 1920; he was raised to thepeerage in 1929 and was awarded thepeerage in 1929 and was awarded theorder of Merit in the Coronation Orders inorder of Merit in the Coronation Orders in

1937.1937.He travelled widely, encouragingHe travelled widely, encouragingScouting in every country he visited.Scouting in every country he visited.

Honors were showered upon the FounderHonors were showered upon the Founderby many countries, but his last acclaimby many countries, but his last acclaimwas the World Jamboree in Holland inwas the World Jamboree in Holland in

1937.1937.


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He retired to Kenya, where he spentHe retired to Kenya, where he spentseveral happy years with his family.several happy years with his family.He died there on 8th January 1941.He died there on 8th January 1941.


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Scouting in AmericaScouting in America

An American publisher, William D. Boyce of Chicago, oneAn American publisher, William D. Boyce of Chicago, oneday in the fall of 1909 recalls stopping under a streetday in the fall of 1909 recalls stopping under a streetlamp to get his bearings. London was in the grip of onelamp to get his bearings. London was in the grip of oneof its infamous dense fogs. Out of the gloom a boyof its infamous dense fogs. Out of the gloom a boyapproached him and asked if he could be of assistance.approached him and asked if he could be of assistance.Boyce happily accepted the offer. He told the boy thatBoyce happily accepted the offer. He told the boy thathe wanted to find a business office in the center of thehe wanted to find a business office in the center of thecity.city. I'll take you there,I'll take you there, said the boy. When they reachedsaid the boy. When they reachedthe destination, the American put his hand in his pocketthe destination, the American put his hand in his pocketfor a tip.for a tip.

Th b i kl t d hiTh b i kl t d hi N th k iN th k i


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The boy quickly stopped him.The boy quickly stopped him. No, thank you, sir,No, thank you, sir,he said.he said. Not for doing a good turn. And whyNot for doing a good turn. And whynot?not?asked Boyce.asked Boyce.

Because I am a Scout. And a Scout doesn't takeBecause I am a Scout. And a Scout doesn't takeanything for helping.anything for helping.

A Scout? And what might that be?A Scout? And what might that be?Boyce asked.Boyce asked.

The English Scout told the American publisherThe English Scout told the American publisherabout himself and other English Scouts.about himself and other English Scouts.

Boyce was interested in what he heard. AfterBoyce was interested in what he heard. Afterfinishing his errand, he had the boy take him tofinishing his errand, he had the boy take him to

the British Boy Scout office.the British Boy Scout office.There the boy saluted and disappeared and toThere the boy saluted and disappeared and to

this day has never been identified. At thethis day has never been identified. At the

headquarters Boyce met Robert Baden-Powell.headquarters Boyce met Robert Baden-Powell.


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Boyce was so impressed with what heBoyce was so impressed with what helearned about Scouting that he decided tolearned about Scouting that he decided to

introduce it to America.introduce it to America.

At the British Scout Training Center atAt the British Scout Training Center atGilwell Park, England, there stands aGilwell Park, England, there stands a

statuette of an American buffalo. Itstatuette of an American buffalo. Itrepresents the highest award of the Boyrepresents the highest award of the BoyScouts of America, the "Silver Buffalo,"Scouts of America, the "Silver Buffalo,"given for outstanding service to boyhood.given for outstanding service to boyhood.

It was put there in 1926 in honor of theIt was put there in 1926 in honor of the"Unknown Scout" whose good turn"Unknown Scout" whose good turnbrought the Scout movement to the Unitedbrought the Scout movement to the UnitedStateState


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Boyce and a group of other prominentBoyce and a group of other prominentAmericans interested in the welfare ofAmericans interested in the welfare ofboys incorporated the Boy Scouts ofboys incorporated the Boy Scouts ofAmerica on February 8, 1910, inAmerica on February 8, 1910, inWashington, D.C.,. That date has sinceWashington, D.C.,. That date has since

been observed as the birthday ofbeen observed as the birthday ofAmerican Scouting.American Scouting.


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Scouting Movement in UKScouting Movement in UK

BSABSA

(American(American

Occupation)Occupation)

BSPBSP


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Milestones ofMilestones of

World ScoutingWorld Scouting

18571857 February 22 Robert Stephenson SmythFebruary 22 Robert Stephenson Smyth


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18571857 February 22, Robert Stephenson SmythFebruary 22, Robert Stephenson SmythBaden-Powell born in Paddington, LondonBaden-Powell born in Paddington, LondonEngland.England.

18891889 February 22, Olave St. Clair Soames wasFebruary 22, Olave St. Clair Soames wasborn. She married Baden-Powell in 1912.born. She married Baden-Powell in 1912.

19071907 Baden-Powell's experimental camp,Baden-Powell's experimental camp,Brownsea Island, England, August 1-9.Brownsea Island, England, August 1-9. 19081908"Scouting for Boys" published. Boy Scouts office"Scouting for Boys" published. Boy Scouts officeopened in London.opened in London.19161916 Cub section started. "Wolf Cub's Handbook"Cub section started. "Wolf Cub's Handbook"published.published.

19191919 Gilwell Park acquired. Start of leaders'Gilwell Park acquired. Start of leaders'training courses.training courses.

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19201920 1st World Jamboree, Olympia,1st World Jamboree, Olympia,London, England, 8,000 participants.London, England, 8,000 participants.Baden-Powell acclaimed Chief Scout ofBaden-Powell acclaimed Chief Scout of

the Worldthe World..1st International Scout Conference; 331st International Scout Conference; 33national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.

Boy Scouts International Bureau founded,Boy Scouts International Bureau founded,London, England.London, England.

19211921 International magazine "Jamboree"International magazine "Jamboree"

first published (title changed to "Worldfirst published (title changed to "WorldScouting" in 1955, and now is WorldScouting" in 1955, and now is WorldScouting News).Scouting News).


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19221922 1st International Committee elected (at 2nd1st International Committee elected (at 2ndInternational Conference, Paris, France). 30 nationalInternational Conference, Paris, France). 30 nationalScout organizations represented.Scout organizations represented.

First world census: 1,019,205 members in 31 countries.First world census: 1,019,205 members in 31 countries.Venture Scouts started (Rovers).Venture Scouts started (Rovers).

19241924 2nd World Jamboree, Copenhagen, Denmark,2nd World Jamboree, Copenhagen, Denmark,4,549 participants.4,549 participants.3rd World Scout Conference, Copenhagen Denmark. 343rd World Scout Conference, Copenhagen Denmark. 34

national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.19251925 International Scout Chalet opened, Kandersteg,International Scout Chalet opened, Kandersteg,Switzerland. (Now known as the KanderstegSwitzerland. (Now known as the KanderstegInternational Scout Centre)International Scout Centre)

19261926 4th World Scout Conference, Kandersteg,4th World Scout Conference, Kandersteg,Switzerland. 29 national Scout organizationsSwitzerland. 29 national Scout organizationsrepresented.represented.

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19291929 3rd World Jamboree, Birkenhead,3rd World Jamboree, Birkenhead,England. 50,000 participants.England. 50,000 participants.5th World Scout Conference, Birkenhead,5th World Scout Conference, Birkenhead,

England. 33 national Scout organizationsEngland. 33 national Scout organizationsrepresented.represented.Baden-Powell given peerage; takes titleBaden-Powell given peerage; takes titleLord Baden-Powell of Gilwell.Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell.

19311931 6th World Scout Conference,6th World Scout Conference,Vienna-Baden, Austria. 44 national ScoutVienna-Baden, Austria. 44 national Scoutorganizations represented.organizations represented.

19331933 4th World Jamboree, Gdll,4th World Jamboree, Gdll,Hungary. 25,793 participants.Hungary. 25,793 participants.7th World Scout Conference, Gdll,7th World Scout Conference, Gdll,Hungary. 31 national Scout organizationsHungary. 31 national Scout organizationsrepresented.represented.

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19351935 8th World Scout Conference, Stockholm,8th World Scout Conference, Stockholm,Sweden. 28 national Scout organizationsSweden. 28 national Scout organizationsrepresented.represented.

19371937 5th World Jamboree, Vogelenzang-5th World Jamboree, Vogelenzang-Bloemendaal, Netherlands. 28,750 participants.Bloemendaal, Netherlands. 28,750 participants.9th World Scout9th World Scout

19391939 10th World Scout Conference, Edinburgh,10th World Scout Conference, Edinburgh,Scotland. 27 national Scout organizationsScotland. 27 national Scout organizations

represented.represented.19411941 Death of Baden-Powell, January 8.Death of Baden-Powell, January 8.

19461946 1st Inter-American Conference, Bogota,1st Inter-American Conference, Bogota,Colombia.Colombia.


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19471947 6th World Jamboree (Jamboree6th World Jamboree (Jamboreeof Peace), Moisson, France. 24,152of Peace), Moisson, France. 24,152

participants.participants.11th World Scout Conference,11th World Scout Conference,Chteau de Rosny, France. 32Chteau de Rosny, France. 32national Scout organizationsnational Scout organizationsrepresented.represented.

19491949 1st Agoon (International camp1st Agoon (International campfor handicapped Scouts) Lunteren,for handicapped Scouts) Lunteren,Netherlands.Netherlands.12th World Scout Conference,12th World Scout Conference,Elvesaeter, Norway. 25 nationalElvesaeter, Norway. 25 national

Scout organizations represented.Scout organizations represented.

19501950 World membership reached 5 million in 50World membership reached 5 million in 50


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19501950 World membership reached 5 million in 50World membership reached 5 million in 50countries.countries.

19511951 7th World Jamboree, Bad Ischl, Austria.7th World Jamboree, Bad Ischl, Austria.12,884 participants.12,884 participants.13th World Scout Conference, Salzburg, Austria.13th World Scout Conference, Salzburg, Austria.34 national Scout organizations represented.34 national Scout organizations represented.

19521952 1st Caribbean Jamboree, Kingston, Jamaica.1st Caribbean Jamboree, Kingston, Jamaica.14th World Scout Conference, Vaduz,14th World Scout Conference, Vaduz,

Liechtenstein. 35 national Scout organizationsLiechtenstein. 35 national Scout organizationsrepresented.represented.

19541954 1st Arab Jamboree, Zabadani, Syria.1st Arab Jamboree, Zabadani, Syria.


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19551955 8th World Jamboree, Niagara-on-8th World Jamboree, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. 11,139 participants.the-Lake, Canada. 11,139 participants.

15th World Scout Conference, Niagara15th World Scout Conference, NiagaraFalls, Canada. 44 national ScoutFalls, Canada. 44 national Scoutorganizations represented.organizations represented.

19571957 9th World Jamboree (Jubilee, 50th9th World Jamboree (Jubilee, 50thAnniversary of Scouting), Birmingham,Anniversary of Scouting), Birmingham,England. 30,000 participants.England. 30,000 participants.16th World Scout Conference,16th World Scout Conference,

Cambridge, England. 52 national ScoutCambridge, England. 52 national Scoutorganizations represented.organizations represented.World Scout Bureau moved to Ottawa,World Scout Bureau moved to Ottawa,

Canada.Canada.


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19581958 1st Far East Regional Conference, Baguio,1st Far East Regional Conference, Baguio,Philippines.Philippines.1st Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA)1st Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA)

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10th World Jamboree, Mt. Makiling, Philippines.10th World Jamboree, Mt. Makiling, Philippines.

12,203 participants.12,203 participants.17th World Scout Conference, New Delhi, India. 3517th World Scout Conference, New Delhi, India. 35national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.19601960 1st European Regional Conference, Altenberg,1st European Regional Conference, Altenberg,Germany.Germany. 19611961 18th World Scout Conference, Lisbon,18th World Scout Conference, Lisbon,

Portugal. 50 national Scout organizations represented.Portugal. 50 national Scout organizations represented.19631963 11th World Jamboree, Marathon, Greece. 14,00011th World Jamboree, Marathon, Greece. 14,000participantsparticipants.(Philippine delegation perished on the way).(Philippine delegation perished on the way)19th World Scout Conference, Rhodes, Greece. 5219th World Scout Conference, Rhodes, Greece. 52national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.

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19651965 1st Pan-American Jamboree, Rio de1st Pan-American Jamboree, Rio deJaneiro, Brazil.Janeiro, Brazil.20th World Scout Conference, Mexico20th World Scout Conference, Mexico

City, Mexico. 59 national ScoutCity, Mexico. 59 national Scoutorganizations represented.organizations represented.

19671967 12th World Jamboree, Farragut12th World Jamboree, Farragut

State Park, Idaho, U.S.A. 12,011State Park, Idaho, U.S.A. 12,011participants.participants.21st World Scout Conference, Seattle,21st World Scout Conference, Seattle,

Washington, U.S.A. 70 nationalWashington, U.S.A. 70 nationalorganizations represented.organizations represented.

19681968 World Scout Bureau headquartersWorld Scout Bureau headquarters

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19691969 World membership reached 12 million.World membership reached 12 million.22 d W ld S t C f Ot i i Fi l d 6022 d W ld S t C f Ot i i Fi l d 60


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pp22nd World Scout Conference, Otaniemi, Finland. 6022nd World Scout Conference, Otaniemi, Finland. 60national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.19701970 1st Africa Conference, Dakar, Senegal1st Africa Conference, Dakar, Senegal19711971 13th World Jamboree, Asagiri Heights, Japan.13th World Jamboree, Asagiri Heights, Japan.23,758 participants23,758 participants..23rd World Scout Conference, Tokyo, Japan. 71 national23rd World Scout Conference, Tokyo, Japan. 71 nationalScout organizations represented.Scout organizations represented.World Organization membership passes 100 memberWorld Organization membership passes 100 membercountries.countries.

19721972 1st International Community Development1st International Community DevelopmentSeminar, Cotonou, Dahomey (now Benin).Seminar, Cotonou, Dahomey (now Benin).19731973 1st Environment Conservation seminar, Sweden.1st Environment Conservation seminar, Sweden.24th World Scout Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.24th World Scout Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.77 national Scout organizations represented.77 national Scout organizations represented.

19751975 14th World Jamboree (Nordjamb '75),14th World Jamboree (Nordjamb '75),Lillehammer, Norway. 17,259 participants.Lillehammer, Norway. 17,259 participants.25th World Scout Conference, Lundtofte, Denmark. 8725th World Scout Conference, Lundtofte, Denmark. 87national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.19771977 26th World Scout Conference, Montreal, Canada.26th World Scout Conference, Montreal, Canada.

81 national Scout organizations represented.81 national Scout organizations represented.-- 19791979 World Jamboree Year: Join-in-Jamboree aroundWorld Jamboree Year: Join-in-Jamboree around


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the world.the world.27th World Scout Conference, Birmingham, England. 8127th World Scout Conference, Birmingham, England. 81national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.

19811981 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education presented toUNESCO Prize for Peace Education presented toWOSM.WOSM.28th World Scout Conference, Dakar, Senegal. 7428th World Scout Conference, Dakar, Senegal. 74national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.

19821982 Rotary International honours Scout Movement.Rotary International honours Scout Movement.

1982-31982-3 Year of the Scout - 75th Anniversary ofYear of the Scout - 75th Anniversary ofScouting.Scouting.

19831983 15th World Jamboree, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.15th World Jamboree, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.14,752 participants.14,752 participants.

29th World Scout Conference, Dearborn, Michigan,29th World Scout Conference, Dearborn, Michigan,U.S.A. 90 national organizations represented.U.S.A. 90 national organizations represented.

19841984 Rotary Award for World Understanding.Rotary Award for World Understanding.The International Association of Lions Clubs honoursThe International Association of Lions Clubs honoursScouting.Scouting.


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19851985 UN International Youth Year (1st worldwideUN International Youth Year (1st worldwideprogramme to be implemented with the Worldprogramme to be implemented with the World

Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts).Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts).30th World Scout Conference, Munich Germany. 9030th World Scout Conference, Munich Germany. 90national Scout organizations represented.national Scout organizations represented.

1986-71986-7 A child health programme entitled "helpA child health programme entitled "helpchildren grow" introduced with the World Association ofchildren grow" introduced with the World Association ofGirl Guides and Girl Scouts and UNICEF.Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and UNICEF.Membership in World Organization reaches 120Membership in World Organization reaches 120countries.countries.

19881988 16th World Jamboree, New South Wales,16th World Jamboree, New South Wales,


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, ,, ,Australia. 13,434 participants.Australia. 13,434 participants.Scouting is honoured by United NationsScouting is honoured by United NationsEnvironment Programme in recognition of theEnvironment Programme in recognition of the

Movement's outstanding environmentMovement's outstanding environmentachievements.achievements.31st World Scout Conference, Melbourne,31st World Scout Conference, Melbourne,Australia. 77 national Scout organizationsAustralia. 77 national Scout organizations

represented. Implementation of the resolutionrepresented. Implementation of the resolutionon "Towards a Strategy for Scouting".on "Towards a Strategy for Scouting".Emphasis on Scouting with the handicapped.Emphasis on Scouting with the handicapped.Several seminars took place all over the worldSeveral seminars took place all over the world

for the promotion of health andfor the promotion of health andhandicapped.Dr. Jacques Moreillon,handicapped.Dr. Jacques Moreillon,Switzerland, becomes Secretary General of theSwitzerland, becomes Secretary General of theWorld Organization of the Scout Movement. (1World Organization of the Scout Movement. (1

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19891989 Special Peace Week: Scout activities relatedSpecial Peace Week: Scout activities related

to education for peace.to education for peace.7th Africa Scout Conference in Lom, Togo.7th Africa Scout Conference in Lom, Togo.Scouting makes celebrations to mark the adoptionScouting makes celebrations to mark the adoptionof the UN Convention on the Rights of the Childof the UN Convention on the Rights of the Childand encourage its ratification by nationaland encourage its ratification by national

governments.governments.19901990 32nd World Scout Conference, Paris,32nd World Scout Conference, Paris,France. 1,000 participants representing 100France. 1,000 participants representing 100member countries and guests from seven othermember countries and guests from seven other

countries.countries.

Opening of an Information Centre inOpening of an Information Centre in


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Opening of an Information Centre inOpening of an Information Centre inMoscow.Moscow.Formal agreement, the Kigali Charter,Formal agreement, the Kigali Charter,between 23 Scout and Girl Guidebetween 23 Scout and Girl Guideassociations for the promotion ofassociations for the promotion ofprogrammes of cooperation in the form ofprogrammes of cooperation in the form oftwining projects.twining projects.Memberhsip in World OrganizationMemberhsip in World Organization

reaches 131 countriesreaches 131 countries"Operation of Solidarity" to enable 1,235"Operation of Solidarity" to enable 1,235children irradiated by the Chernobylchildren irradiated by the Chernobyldisaster to be the guests of Scouts anddisaster to be the guests of Scouts and

Girl Guides in 15 European countries, inGirl Guides in 15 European countries, incollaboration with UNESCO, the Sovietcollaboration with UNESCO, the SovietChildren's Fund and the WorldChildren's Fund and the WorldAssociation of Girl Guides and GirlAssociation of Girl Guides and Girl

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1990-11990-1 World Scout Environment Year.World Scout Environment Year.

8th World Moot, near Melbourne, Australia. 1,000 young8th World Moot, near Melbourne, Australia. 1,000 youngadult Scouts from 36 countries. A feature of the Mootadult Scouts from 36 countries. A feature of the Mootwas the World Youth Forum.was the World Youth Forum. 19911991 Creation of the WorldCreation of the WorldScout Parliamentary Union, Korea at its constituentScout Parliamentary Union, Korea at its constituentassembly gathering 60 parliamentarians and Scoutingassembly gathering 60 parliamentarians and Scoutingofficials from 22 countries on 5 continents.officials from 22 countries on 5 continents.

17th World Scout Jamboree, Mount Sorak National Park,17th World Scout Jamboree, Mount Sorak National Park,Republic of Korea. 20,000 participants representing 135Republic of Korea. 20,000 participants representing 135countries and territories. Introduction of the Globalcountries and territories. Introduction of the GlobalDevelopment Village.Development Village.

19921992 9th World Moot, Kandersteg International9th World Moot, Kandersteg International


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, g, gScout Centre, Switzerland. 1,400 participantsScout Centre, Switzerland. 1,400 participantsfrom 52 countries.from 52 countries.35th JOTA: at the invitation of the World35th JOTA: at the invitation of the World

Federation of Great Towers, Scouts and GuidesFederation of Great Towers, Scouts and Guideshad the opportunity to communicate from thehad the opportunity to communicate from thetops of 13 towers around the world using thetops of 13 towers around the world using thenewest communication systems includingnewest communication systems including

videophone and television as well as amateurvideophone and television as well as amateurradio.radio.For the first time all five Regional ScoutFor the first time all five Regional ScoutConferences met in the same year and all willConferences met in the same year and all will

now meet on a triennial basis in the yearnow meet on a triennial basis in the yearpreceding World Scout Conferences.preceding World Scout Conferences.Creation of Scout Resources InternationalCreation of Scout Resources International(SCORE), the official Scout Shop of the World(SCORE), the official Scout Shop of the World

Organization.Organization.

19931993 33 d W ld S t C f B k k Th il d33 d W ld S t C f B k k Th il d


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19931993 33rd World Scout Conference, Bangkok, Thailand,33rd World Scout Conference, Bangkok, Thailand,with more than 1,000 participants from 99 memberwith more than 1,000 participants from 99 membercountries.countries.Opening of a World Scout organization office in Yalta-Opening of a World Scout organization office in Yalta-

Gurzuf in Crimea covering the CIS and related countries.Gurzuf in Crimea covering the CIS and related countries.19941994 International symposium on "Scouting: YouthInternational symposium on "Scouting: Youthwithout Borders, Partnership and Solidarity", Marrakech,without Borders, Partnership and Solidarity", Marrakech,Morocco. 440 participants representing 118 ScoutMorocco. 440 participants representing 118 Scoutassociations from 94 countries. Adoption of theassociations from 94 countries. Adoption of the

Marrakech Charter to enhance partnership.Marrakech Charter to enhance partnership.Signature of an agreement with UNICEF on OralSignature of an agreement with UNICEF on OralRehydration Therapy, Geneva, Switzerland.Rehydration Therapy, Geneva, Switzerland.The International Public Relations Association bestowedThe International Public Relations Association bestowedits annual President's Award on to WOSM forits annual President's Award on to WOSM for"outstanding contribution to better world"outstanding contribution to better worldunderstanding".understanding".

19951995 18th World Scout Jamboree,18th World Scout Jamboree,


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,,Netherlands. 28,960 Scouts, leaders andNetherlands. 28,960 Scouts, leaders andstaff attended from 166 countries andstaff attended from 166 countries and

territories. Operation Flevoland pemittedterritories. Operation Flevoland pemittedScouts from 50 countries to participate.Scouts from 50 countries to participate.Signing of an agreement of co-operationSigning of an agreement of co-operationbetween the World Scout Organizationbetween the World Scout Organization

and United Nations High Commissionerand United Nations High Commissionerfor Refugees.for Refugees.Celebrations of the 50th Anniversary ofCelebrations of the 50th Anniversary ofthe UN. Youth Forum held by the UN inthe UN. Youth Forum held by the UN inGeneva, Switzerland; approximatelyGeneva, Switzerland; approximately2/3rd of delegates were or had been2/3rd of delegates were or had beenScouts or Girl Guides.Scouts or Girl Guides.

19961996 6th World Youth Forum, Moss, Norway.6th World Youth Forum, Moss, Norway.h ld f l h34th W ld S t C f O l N ith


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34th World Scout Conference, Oslo, Norway, with34th World Scout Conference, Oslo, Norway, withmore than 1,000 participants from 108 membermore than 1,000 participants from 108 membercountries.countries.

10th World Scout Moot, Sweden.10th World Scout Moot, Sweden.1st Mongolian Jamboree. 1,200 participants.1st Mongolian Jamboree. 1,200 participants.Membership in World Organization reaches 140Membership in World Organization reaches 140countries.countries.

19971997 90th Anniversary of Scouting.90th Anniversary of Scouting.Creation of the Eurasia World Scout Region,Creation of the Eurasia World Scout Region,serving the 12 countries of the C.I.S.serving the 12 countries of the C.I.S.1st official Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI).1st official Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI).

Signing of a Memorandum of UnderstandingSigning of a Memorandum of Understandingbetween the World Health Organization, AHMbetween the World Health Organization, AHM(Leprosy Relief Organization) and WOSM to(Leprosy Relief Organization) and WOSM toeliminate leprosy.eliminate leprosy.

Opening of an Operations CentreOpening of an Operations Centre


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Opening of an Operations CentreOpening of an Operations Centrein Dakar, Senegal to serve Frenchin Dakar, Senegal to serve FrenchSpeaking associations in WestSpeaking associations in West

Africa.Africa.2nd World Scout Parliamentary2nd World Scout ParliamentaryUnion General Assembly, Manila,Union General Assembly, Manila,

PhilippinesPhilippines..WOSM and four other youthWOSM and four other youthOrganizations launch programmeOrganizations launch programme

to promote the value of non-to promote the value of non-formal education.formal education.


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19981998 New "World Scout Pin" launched.New "World Scout Pin" launched.

19th World Scout Jamboree held in Picarquin,19th World Scout Jamboree held in Picarquin,Chile.Chile.

19991999 WOSM member countries reach 152.WOSM member countries reach 152.7th World Scout Youth Forum, South Africa7th World Scout Youth Forum, South Africa

35th World Scout Conference, Durban South35th World Scout Conference, Durban SouthAfrica, with nearly 1,000 people from 116Africa, with nearly 1,000 people from 116countries.Peace Cruise in the Easterncountries.Peace Cruise in the EasternMediterraneanMediterranean

20002000 11th World Scout Moot Mexico11th World Scout Moot Mexico


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20002000 11th World Scout Moot, Mexico.11th World Scout Moot, Mexico.5,000 participants, 71 countries3rd5,000 participants, 71 countries3rdWorld Scout Parliamentary UnionWorld Scout Parliamentary UnionGeneral Assembly, Warsaw, Poland.General Assembly, Warsaw, Poland.

20022002 WOSM member countries: 1548thWOSM member countries: 1548thWorld Scout Youth Forum, GreeceWorld Scout Youth Forum, Greece36th World Scout Conference,36th World Scout Conference,Thessaloniki, Greece, with 1,225 peopleThessaloniki, Greece, with 1,225 peoplefrom 125 countries.20th World Scoutfrom 125 countries.20th World Scout

Jamboree, Sattahip, Thailand. 24,000Jamboree, Sattahip, Thailand. 24,000participants from 147 countries andparticipants from 147 countries andterritoriesterritories

20032003 4th World Scout Parliamentary Union4th World Scout Parliamentary UnionG l A bl C i E t (D b )ThG l A bl C i E t (D b )Th


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General Assembly, Cairo, Egypt. (December)TheGeneral Assembly, Cairo, Egypt. (December)Thefirst World Scout Interreligious Symposium held infirst World Scout Interreligious Symposium held inValencia, Spain with representatives of 12Valencia, Spain with representatives of 12

religions and 33 national Scout organizations.religions and 33 national Scout organizations.(December)(December)

20042004 Panafrican Youth Forum on AIDS: a matterPanafrican Youth Forum on AIDS: a matterof education. Organized by WOSM on behalf of theof education. Organized by WOSM on behalf of the

Alliance of Youth CEO's. Dakar, Senegal. AttendedAlliance of Youth CEO's. Dakar, Senegal. Attendedby 300 from 42 countries. (March)Dr. Eduardoby 300 from 42 countries. (March)Dr. EduardoMissoni (Italy) becomes Secretary General of theMissoni (Italy) becomes Secretary General of theWorld Organization of the Scout Movement.World Organization of the Scout Movement.

(1 April)(1 April)20052005 World Organization of theWorld Organization of the


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( p )( p ) ggScout Movement (WOSM) signs aScout Movement (WOSM) signs aMemorandum of Understanding with theMemorandum of Understanding with the

United Nations Millennium Campaign.United Nations Millennium Campaign.9th World Scout Youth Forum, Yasmine9th World Scout Youth Forum, YasmineHammamet, Tunisia.Hammamet, Tunisia.

37th World Scout Conference, Yasmine37th World Scout Conference, YasmineHammamet, Tunisia with 122 MemberHammamet, Tunisia with 122 MemberCountries.Countries.

UNICEF and World Scouting signUNICEF and World Scouting signMemorandum of Understanding.Memorandum of Understanding.WOSM member countries: 155 territoriesWOSM member countries: 155 territories

20062006 1st Eurasia Jamboree held in1st Eurasia Jamboree held in


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Byurakan, Armenia.New World ScoutByurakan, Armenia.New World ScoutBrand launched in October.Brand launched in October.

20072007 Centenary of Scouting.150thCentenary of Scouting.150thAnniversary of B-P's birth.21st WorldAnniversary of B-P's birth.21st WorldScout Jamboree, Hylands Park,Scout Jamboree, Hylands Park,

Chelmsford, United Kingdom.Scouting'sChelmsford, United Kingdom.Scouting'sSunrise 1 August.Gifts for Peace projectSunrise 1 August.Gifts for Peace projectpresents more than 120 projects.50thpresents more than 120 projects.50th

JOTA.1st World Congress on Education toJOTA.1st World Congress on Education tobe held in Geneva.Mr. Luc Panissodbe held in Geneva.Mr. Luc Panissod(France) becomes Acting Secretary(France) becomes Acting SecretaryGeneral of the World Organization of theGeneral of the World Organization of the


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20082008 Kazakhstan's National Scout Organization,Kazakhstan's National Scout Organization,'the Organization of the Scout Movement of'the Organization of the Scout Movement ofKazakhstan (OSMK)', becomes an official memberKazakhstan (OSMK)', becomes an official memberof WOSM on 16 January 2008.1 July 2008:of WOSM on 16 January 2008.1 July 2008:

National Association of Cambodian Scouts (NACS);National Association of Cambodian Scouts (NACS);Association of Scouts of Montenegro; Scouts ofAssociation of Scouts of Montenegro; Scouts ofSyria; National Organization of Scouts of UkraineSyria; National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine(NOSU) joined WOSM.(NOSU) joined WOSM.


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Total number of Member Organizations ofTotal number of Member Organizations ofWOSM to 160. The admission ofWOSM to 160. The admission ofMontenegro as a Member OrganizationMontenegro as a Member Organizationchanges the status of the National Scoutchanges the status of the National Scout

Organization of Serbia, which retainsOrganization of Serbia, which retainsmembership in WOSM.membership in WOSM.They will also receive a new certificate ofThey will also receive a new certificate ofmembership at the Korea Conference.10thmembership at the Korea Conference.10thWorld Scout Youth Forum, Iskan, RepublicWorld Scout Youth Forum, Iskan, Republic

of Korea. 7-10 July 2008.of Korea. 7-10 July 2008.38th World Scout Conference, Jeju Island,38th World Scout Conference, Jeju Island,Republic of Korea. 14-18 July 2008.Republic of Korea. 14-18 July 2008.


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The Birth andThe Birth and

Development ofDevelopment of

the Boy Scouts ofthe Boy Scouts ofthe Philippinesthe Philippines

S o ting int od ed in the Philippine b theScouting was introduced in the Philippines by the


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Scouting was introduced in the Philippines by theScouting was introduced in the Philippines by theAmericans asAmericans as early as 1910early as 1910. However, the earliest. However, the earliestrecorded all-Filipino troop was organized inrecorded all-Filipino troop was organized in

Zamboanga by a young second lieutenant by theZamboanga by a young second lieutenant by thename ofname ofSherman L. KiserSherman L. Kiser through the sponsorship ofthrough the sponsorship ofMrs. Caroline S. Spencer, an American widow whoMrs. Caroline S. Spencer, an American widow whowas in the Philippines to do works of charity with thewas in the Philippines to do works of charity with thepeople of Sulu in 1914.people of Sulu in 1914.

The troop was composed of 26 Muslim boys and wasThe troop was composed of 26 Muslim boys and wasknown as theknown as the Lorillard Spencer TroopLorillard Spencer Troop in honor of Mrs.in honor of Mrs.Spencer's son who was an active Scout in the U.S.A.Spencer's son who was an active Scout in the U.S.A.

The first recorded Filipino Boy Scout troop wasThe first recorded Filipino Boy Scout troop wasformed in Zamboanga on November 15, 1914, theformed in Zamboanga on November 15, 1914, thedate the boys took their oath before Lt. Kiser. It wasdate the boys took their oath before Lt. Kiser. It wascalled Lorillard Spencer Troop, after the son of Mrs.called Lorillard Spencer Troop, after the son of Mrs.Spencer.Spencer.

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Muslim troop was the early years of theMuslim troop was the early years of theAmerican occupation when AmericanAmerican occupation when American

soldiers were all over the country to quellsoldiers were all over the country to quellthe remaining pockets of rebellion afterthe remaining pockets of rebellion afterthe Philippine-American war.the Philippine-American war.

Mrs. Caroline S. Spencer, an AmericanMrs. Caroline S. Spencer, an Americanwidow who was in the Philippines o dowidow who was in the Philippines o doworks of charity with the natives of Sulu.works of charity with the natives of Sulu.

Assigned to arrange for herAssigned to arrange for hertransportation and accompany her duringtransportation and accompany her duringher trips to various islands in theher trips to various islands in theArchipelago was a young secondArchipelago was a young second

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small boys wandering aimlessly and shesmall boys wandering aimlessly and shewondered aloud about having someone towondered aloud about having someone to

worry about having someone to worryworry about having someone to worryabout providing direction to their lives.about providing direction to their lives.

She suggested to Lt. Kiser to form a BoyShe suggested to Lt. Kiser to form a Boy

Scout troop and they discussed theScout troop and they discussed thematters seriously.matters seriously.

It was natural for Mrs. Spencer toIt was natural for Mrs. Spencer to

suggest this because her son, Lorrilardsuggest this because her son, LorrilardSpencer, Jr., was active in Scouting inSpencer, Jr., was active in Scouting inthe United States.the United States.

In 1923In 1923, the Philippine Council BSA was formed, the Philippine Council BSA was formedth h th ff t f th R t Cl b f M ilth h th ff t f th R t Cl b f M il


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through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Manilathrough the efforts of the Rotary Club of Manilamainly to launch Scouting as a nationwidemainly to launch Scouting as a nationwidemovement and provide guidance to the troopsmovement and provide guidance to the troopswhich had been independently organizedwhich had been independently organizedthroughout the country.throughout the country.

Commonwealth Act No. 111(sponsored byCommonwealth Act No. 111(sponsored by

Assemblyman Tomas Confesor of Iloilo)Assemblyman Tomas Confesor of Iloilo) by thenby thenPresident Manuel L. Quezon onPresident Manuel L. Quezon on

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October 31, 1936, the Boy Scouts of theOctober 31, 1936, the Boy Scouts of thePhilippines was established as a publicPhilippines was established as a publiccorporation tasked to, according tocorporation tasked to, according toSection 3 of the law: "to promoteSection 3 of the law: "to promotethrough organization and cooperationthrough organization and cooperationwith other agencies, the ability of boys towith other agencies, the ability of boys to

do things for themselves and others, todo things for themselves and others, totrain them in Scout craft, and to teachtrain them in Scout craft, and to teachthem patriotism, courage, self-reliance,them patriotism, courage, self-reliance,

and kindred virtues, using the methodsand kindred virtues, using the methodswhich are in common use by Boywhich are in common use by BoyScouts."Scouts."


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Seven original charter membersSeven original charter members

January 1, 1938, BSP organized andJanuary 1, 1938, BSP organized andtook over from the BSAtook over from the BSA

Steady rise in membership (36,000Steady rise in membership (36,000Scouts and Scouters by 1941)Scouts and Scouters by 1941)


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Operation Disrupted by World War 2Operation Disrupted by World War 2(1942 to 1945)(1942 to 1945)

February 24, 1945, National Council,February 24, 1945, National Council,reestablishedreestablished

October 1, 1946 recognized by The BoyOctober 1, 1946 recognized by The BoyScouts International Beureau as anScouts International Beureau as anindependent National Scout Associationindependent National Scout Association


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The Seven Founders ofThe Seven Founders of

The Boy Scouts ofThe Boy Scouts of

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Since its founding the BSP has played anSince its founding the BSP has played anactive part in history with respect toactive part in history with respect to


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active part in history with respect toactive part in history with respect tocommunity service/development andcommunity service/development andcharacter developmentcharacter development

Filipino World Scouting leaders (AntonioFilipino World Scouting leaders (AntonioDelgado, Francisco Roman, Jejomar Binay)Delgado, Francisco Roman, Jejomar Binay)

Participation in major Scouting eventsParticipation in major Scouting events

Exploits of the BSP included assistanceExploits of the BSP included assistanceduring world war 2(First aid, crowd control,during world war 2(First aid, crowd control,intelligence)intelligence)

Famous Leyte Landing Scout Valeriano AbelloFamous Leyte Landing Scout Valeriano Abello

given The BSP Gold Medal of honorgiven The BSP Gold Medal of honorMany Acts of heroism, Sahjid Bulig (PagodaMany Acts of heroism, Sahjid Bulig (Pagodatragedy in Bocaue, Bulacan), 11tragedy in Bocaue, Bulacan), 11thth WorldWorldJamboree delegates,Jamboree delegates,


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From the early troops in 1914, the BoyFrom the early troops in 1914, the BoyScouts of the Philippines prides itselfScouts of the Philippines prides itselftoday as one of the largest Scouttoday as one of the largest Scoutorganizations in the world, in terms oforganizations in the world, in terms of

the number of Scouts against the numberthe number of Scouts against the numberof young people of Scouting age, withof young people of Scouting age, withover 2 million members nationwide.over 2 million members nationwide.


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