Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos
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The Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos (Dominican Scout Association) is the national Scouting
organization of the Dominican Republic
. Scouting came to the Dominican Republic in 1914, and the Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos was founded in 1920 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1930. It serves 1,278 Scouts of both sexes as of 2011.
Scouts are active in community service, tree planting, conservation and pollution control, and are becoming active in environmental awareness.
Many Scouts, Rovers and Scout Leaders attend annual training courses in fire control and lifesaving conducted by the Fire Department.
The Scout Motto is Siempre listo, Always ready.
The highest rank was formerly the Scout Enriquillo
, named for a Taíno
cacique
who rebelled against the Spaniards in the 16th century.
The membership badge of the Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos incorporates elements of the flag of the Dominican Republic
.
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....
organization of the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
. Scouting came to the Dominican Republic in 1914, and the Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos was founded in 1920 and became a member 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 1930. It serves 1,278 Scouts of both sexes as of 2011.
Scouts are active in community service, tree planting, conservation and pollution control, and are becoming active in environmental awareness.
Many Scouts, Rovers and Scout Leaders attend annual training courses in fire control and lifesaving conducted by the Fire Department.
Program and ideals
- Manada (Cubs)-ages 7 to 10
- Tropa (Scouts)-ages 11 to 16
- Caminantes (Explorers) -ages 15 to 18
- Clan (Rovers)-ages 18 to 21
The Scout Motto is Siempre listo, Always ready.
The highest rank was formerly the Scout Enriquillo
Enriquillo
Enriquillo was a Taíno Cacique who rebelled against the Spaniards from 1519 to 1533. His father was killed while attending peace talks with the Spanish, along with eighty other regional chieftains under the direction of his aunt Anacaona in Jaragua. During the talks, Spanish soldiers set the...
, named for a Taíno
Taíno people
The Taínos were pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles. It is thought that the seafaring Taínos are relatives of the Arawak people of South America...
cacique
Cacique
Cacique is a title derived from the Taíno word for the pre-Columbian chiefs or leaders of tribes in the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles...
who rebelled against the Spaniards in the 16th century.
The membership badge of the Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos incorporates elements of the flag of the Dominican Republic
Flag of the Dominican Republic
The flag of the Dominican Republic, as described by Article 96 of the Dominican Constitution, features a centered white cross that extends to the edges and divides the flag into four rectangles—the top ones are blue and red, and the bottom ones are red and blue...
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Scout Oath
Yo prometo por mi honor y con la gracia de Dios, hacer cuanto de mí dependa para cumplir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al prójimo en todas circunstancias y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.Scout Law
- El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
- El Scout es leal para con su patria, padres, jefes y subordinados
- El Scout es util y ayuda a los demás sin pensar en recompensa
- El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de todo Scout sin distincion de credo, raza, nacionalidad o clase social
- El Scout es cortés y caballeroso
- El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios, protege a los animales y plantas
- El Scout sonríe y canta en sus dificultades
- El Scout es económico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
- El Scout es limpio y sano en pensamientos, palabras y acciones