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Asociacion de Guias y Scouts de Chile
The Association of Guides and Scouts of Chile - Asociacion de Guias y Scouts de Chile (AGSCH) was formed in 1978 by the amalgamation of the Asociacion de Scouts de Chile (ASCH) and the Asociacion de Guias de Chile (AGCH).
In 1909, the second Scout Association in the world was founded in Chile. It was inspired by the direct influence of Robert Baden-Powell who visited the country that same year. The founder of the Chilean Scouting movement was Alcibiades Vicencio. The Girl Guide Association of Chile was founded in 1935. After a long process, the two national associations, the Chilean Scout Association and the Catholic Scout Federation merged in 1978 to form the Asociacion de Guias y Scouts de Chile. An important milestone in Chilean Scouting was to be host of the 19th World Scout Jamboree in 1998/1999.
Scouting in Chile has been a forerunner in social projects. The Asociacion de Guias y Scouts de Chile have a center in the south, where they are involved in assisting poor children by providing meals, clothes and help with schooling. The ultimate goal of this project is to improve the conditions to the point where the children will be able to return home.
There is also a project in the poorer sections of Santiago. Several Scout groups have been formed for very poor children, giving them a meal a day and helping them to learn Scouting skills that will lead them to improve their living conditions. Programs have been established for disabled children. Scouts help with disaster relief. After one earthquake, Scouts took charge of shelters caring for thousands of victims.
Scouts de Chile hosted the 19th World Jamboree in December 28, 1999. This was the first World Jamboree in South America. Scouts de Chile hosted about 30,000 Scouts with 1,343 Chilean Staff and 5,625 Chilean Scouts participating.
Program Sections
Lobato/Golondrina
(Cubs/Brownies) - ages 7 to 11
Motto: "Siempre Mejor" (Always Better)
A Lobatos group is named Manada ("Herd")
A Golondrinas group is named Bandada ("Flock")
Scout/Guia
(Scouts/Guides) - ages 11 to 15
Motto: "Siempre Listo" (Always Ready)
A Scouts group is named Tropa ("Troop")
A Guides group is named Compania ("Company")
Troops and Companies are divided on work teams, of 8 persons, named Patrullas ("Patrols"), leaded by a Guia de Patrulla ("Patrol Guide").
On this section, boys and girls can achieve some Especialidades ("Specialities"), that are a synonymum for Merit Badges.
Pioneros
Pionero (Pioneers) [ages 15 to 17]
* Motto: "A servir" (To Serve)A Pioneros group is named Avanzada ("Advanced")
This groups are subdivided on Equipos ("Teams"), leaded by a Coordinador ("Coordinator").
Caminates
Caminante (Rovers) [ages 17 to 20]
* Motto: "A servir" (To Serve)A Caminantes group is named Clan
This groups are subdivided on Equipos ("Teams"), leaded by a Coordinador ("Coordinator").
Scout Law
Lobatos/Golondrinas
The Lobato/Golondrina:
Knows and takes care of his/her body
Tries to solve his/her problems
Is joyful and says the truth
Knows how to listen, and says what he/she feels
Is friandly and helps the others
Learns how to know God
Scouts/Guias/Ruteros
The Scout/Guia/Rutero:
Is trustworthy
Is loyal
Serves, never expecting a reward
Shares with everyone
Is joyful and cordial
Loves nature, and in nature discovers God
Knows how to obey, and does nothing only half-way
Is optimistic
Takes care of things because he/she values work
Is pure, in thought, speech and work
Other Scout organizations in Chile
In addition, the Agrupacion Nacional de Boy Scouts de Chile belongs to the World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS).
Scouting in Easter Island
Scouting also exists on Easter Island, in the Tatauro Mo A Rapa Nui.
International Scout units in Chile
In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in Santiago, linked to the Direct Service branch of the Boy Scouts of America, which supports units around the world, as well as Girl Scouts of the USA.
References
www.scoutchile.tk, Revista Virtual Scout+Chile
Asociacion de Guias y Scouts de Chile
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