Asociación de Scouts de Venezuela
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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....
association of Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. Scouting was founded in Venezuela in 1913. Venezuela 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 1937. The ASV has 14,801 members .
Federico Díaz Legórburu served on the World Scout Committee 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...
from 1957 to 1963, and Dr. Gustavo J. Vollmer
Gustavo J. Vollmer
Gustavo J. Vollmer Herrera of the Asociación de Scouts de Venezuela is a civil engineer who served on the World Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement from 1963 to 1969 and again from 1973 to 1979....
served on the Committee from 1963 to 1969 and again from 1973 to 1979.
In 1969, Dr. Vollmer was awarded the Bronze Wolf
Bronze Wolf
The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed by the World Scout Committee to acknowledge "outstanding service by an individual to the World Scout Movement"...
, the only distinction 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...
, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. Other recipients include Dr. Luis Esteban Palacios W. in 1974, Dr. Adolfo Aristeguieta Gramcko
Adolfo Aristeguieta Gramcko
Adolfo Aristeguieta Gramcko was a Venezuelan writer, medical doctor, scout leader and ambassador to Germany.-Studies:...
in 1976 and Federico Diaz Legorburu in 1979.
The Association is active in conservation
Habitat conservation
Habitat conservation is a land management practice that seeks to conserve, protect and restore, habitat areas for wild plants and animals, especially conservation reliant species, and prevent their extinction, fragmentation or reduction in range...
of nature. Other activities include clean-up campaigns, tree planting, and beautification projects. It creates a sense of being part of an environment as equals, promoting with outdoor activities that style of living. through self-learning activities the Venezuelan scout gets in touch with all the purposes, leading his own education.
An example of outdoor activities that scouts takes on are hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
, and climbing
Climbing
Climbing is the activity of using one's hands and feet to ascend a steep object. It is done both for recreation and professionally, as part of activities such as maintenance of a structure, or military operations.Climbing activities include:* Bouldering: Ascending boulders or small...
. They also have organized special camps for needy children.
Scouts have been active in the fight against drug abuse. The Scouts have held rallies to bring attention to the evils of drug abuse and drug trafficking.
There is a program to bring Scouting to disabled youth and to create a greater awareness of the problems and needs of handicapped youth.
The Asociación de Scouts de Venezuela has gained the attention for its innovations and is actively involved in International Scouting.
In 2000, girls became members of the Scout Association. Looking to balance the sense of being part of a whole community with no boundaries.
The former flag of the Scout Association of Venezuela consisted of a sky-blue field in whose center appeared the emblem of the organization inside a white circle, all accompanied in the superior part by the inscription "Scouts de Venezuela" in white gothic capital letters describing an arc of circumference with the convexity upwards.
Program and ideals
All sections are coeducational. Association members use wine-red neckerchiefs when attending international events.The national emblem of the Asociación de Scouts de Venezuela and the motto affirm the identity and values of Venezuelan Scouting: High Ideals, Elevation of Sights, Justice, Loyalty and Perseverance.
- Lobatos-Lobeznas/Cubs- 6 to 11
- Scouts-ages 11 to 16
- Rovers-ages 16 to 21
Scout Motto
Siempre Listo, Be Prepared "siempre lo mejor" "Always doing our best" (cubs) and "be prepared to serve" (rover Scouts).Scout Oath
Por mi honor y con la gracia de Dios me obligo a servir lo mejor que pueda a mi iglesia y a mi patria, ayudar a mi projimo en cualquier circunstancia y a cumplir la Ley Scout.("On my honor, and with the grace of God, I force myself to serve with the best that I can do, to my church and my homeland, to help my fellow man/woman in any circumstance, and to uphold the Scout Law.")
Scout Law
- El Scout cifra su honor en mercer confianza ("A Scout's honor lies in gaining trust")
- El Scout es leal ("A Scout is loyal")
- El Scout es servicial ("A Scout believes in service")
- El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de cualquier otro Scout ("A Scout is everyone's friend and a sibling to any other Scout")
- El Scout es cortes ("A Scout is courteous")
- El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios y la protege (" A Scout sees in Nature the work of God and protects it")
- El Scout obedece a conciencia es trabajador y persevante ("A Scout obeys conscientiously, is hard-working and perseverant")
- El Scout sonrie y canta en sus dificultades ("A Scout smiles and sings on hardtimes")
- El Scout es ahorrativo, cuida y respeta el bien ajeno ("A Scout is economical, respects and cares for other people's property")
- El Scout es puro en pensamientos, palabras y obras ("A Scout is pure in though, word and deeds")