Asociación de Scouts de Honduras
Encyclopedia
The Association of Scouts of Honduras (Asociación de Scouts de Honduras in Spanish
) (ASH) is the national Scouting
organization of Honduras
. Scouting was founded in that Central America
n country in 1952 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1957. There were 3,031 members as of 2008.
The program emphasis is on community service. Financial assistance from other Scout Associations has helped in the creation of a vocational training center for boys and girls who are taught woodwork, electricity, carpentry, dressmaking and other useful skills.
There are other important programs which include expanding Scouting in schools, conservation training and tree planting.
Scouts participate in community service and have been trained to assist in natural disasters.
The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
The highest rank is the Scout Lempira, named for the 16th century leader of the Lenca peoples of Central America, who led local resistance against the Spanish conquistadores.
For my honor, I promise to do my best to fulfill my duties to God, others and myself, to help my fellow man in any circumstances and to faithfully keep the Scout Law.
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
) (ASH) is the national Scouting
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 Honduras
Honduras
Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize...
. Scouting was founded in that Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
n country in 1952 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 1957. There were 3,031 members as of 2008.
The program emphasis is on community service. Financial assistance from other Scout Associations has helped in the creation of a vocational training center for boys and girls who are taught woodwork, electricity, carpentry, dressmaking and other useful skills.
There are other important programs which include expanding Scouting in schools, conservation training and tree planting.
Scouts participate in community service and have been trained to assist in natural disasters.
Program
- Lobatos (Cubs)-ages 6 to 10
- Scouts-ages 11 to 17
- Rovers-ages 17 to 21
The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
The highest rank is the Scout Lempira, named for the 16th century leader of the Lenca peoples of Central America, who led local resistance against the Spanish conquistadores.
Scout Oath
Por mi honor y con la gracia de Dios prometo, hacer por cuanto de mi depende por cumplir con mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al projimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.For my honor, I promise to do my best to fulfill my duties to God, others and myself, to help my fellow man in any circumstances and to faithfully keep the Scout Law.
Scout Law
- El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
- El Scout es leal para con Dios, patria, padres, jefes y subordinados
- El Scout es util y ayuda a los demas sin pensar en recompensa
- El Scout es amigo hermano de todo Scout sin distincion
- El Scout es cortes y caballeroso
- El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios, cuida los animales y las plantas
- El Scout obedece sin replicar, hace las cosas en orden y completas
- El Scout sonrie y canta en sus dificultades
- El Scout es trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
- El Scout es limpio y sano, puro en pensamiento, palabra y acciones