União dos Escoteiros do Brasil
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The União dos Escoteiros do Brasil (UEB, Union of Brazilian Scouts) is the national Scouting
organization of Brazil
. Scouting in Brazil was founded in 1910 and was among the charter members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1922. The União dos Escoteiros do Brasil itself was founded in 1924; it has 53,055 members as of 2011. The association is a member of the Comunidade do Escutismo Lusófono
(Community of Lusophone
Scouting).
Scouting in Brazil is very popular in cities and suburban areas. Scouts from Brazil attend world and regional events in large numbers. They were well represented at the 1998 World Jamboree with 3,000 participants.
The UEB also has Sea Scout
and Air Scout branches.
The Scout emblem incorporates elements of the coat of arms of Brazil
.
The Scout slogan is Estar sempre alerta para servir o melhor possível.
Cumprir meus deveres para com Deus e minha Pátria;
Ajudar ao próximo em toda e qualquer ocasião;
Obedecer a Lei Escoteira.
I promise on my honor, to do my best:
To fulfill my duties to God and to my country;
To help my fellow man in any occasion;
To obey the Scout Law.
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 Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. Scouting in Brazil was founded in 1910 and was among the charter members 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 1922. The União dos Escoteiros do Brasil itself was founded in 1924; it has 53,055 members as of 2011. The association is a member of the Comunidade do Escutismo Lusófono
Comunidade do Escutismo Lusófono
The Comunidade do Escutismo Lusófono is the international community of the Scouting organizations in the Lusophone countries...
(Community of Lusophone
Lusophone
A Lusophone is someone who speaks the Portuguese language, either as a native, as an additional language, or as a learner. As an adjective, it means "Portuguese-speaking"...
Scouting).
Scouting in Brazil is very popular in cities and suburban areas. Scouts from Brazil attend world and regional events in large numbers. They were well represented at the 1998 World Jamboree with 3,000 participants.
Program
The association is divided in four sections according to age:- Lobinhos/Lobinhas (Cub Scouts) - ages 7 to 10 - The highest rank is the Distintivo de Cruzeiro do Sul
- Escoteiros/Escoteiras (Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts) - ages 11 to 14 - The highest rank is the Distintivo de Escoteiro Lis de Ouro
- Seniores/Guias (Senior Scouts/Girl Guides) - ages 15 to 17 - The highest rank is the Distintivo de Escoteiro da Pátria
- Pioneiros/Pioneiras (Pioneers) - ages 18 to 21 - The highest rank is the Insígnia de B-P
The UEB also has Sea Scout
Sea Scout
Sea Scouts are members of the international Scouting movement, with a particular emphasis on water-based activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and rowing. Depending on the country and the available water these activities are on lakes, rivers or sea in small or large ships. Sea Scouting...
and Air Scout branches.
The Scout emblem incorporates elements of the coat of arms of Brazil
Coat of arms of Brazil
The coat of arms of Brazil was created on November 19, 1889, four days after Brazil became a republic.The coat of arms consists of the central emblem surrounded by coffee and tobacco branches, which were important crops in Brazil at that time.In the blue circle in the center, the Southern Cross ...
.
Scout Motto
- Scouts: Sempre Alerta (Always Alert)
- Cubs: Melhor Possivel (Do your best)
The Scout slogan is Estar sempre alerta para servir o melhor possível.
Scout Promise
Prometo pela minha honra fazer o melhor possível para:Cumprir meus deveres para com Deus e minha Pátria;
Ajudar ao próximo em toda e qualquer ocasião;
Obedecer a Lei Escoteira.
I promise on my honor, to do my best:
To fulfill my duties to God and to my country;
To help my fellow man in any occasion;
To obey the Scout Law.
Scout Law
- O Escoteiro tem uma só palavra; sua honra vale mais do que a própria vida.
A Scout is to be trusted; his honor is of greater value than his life. - O Escoteiro é leal.
A Scout is loyal. - O Escoteiro está sempre alerta para ajudar o próximo e pratica diariamente uma boa ação.
A Scout is always prepared to help his fellow man and practices a good turn every day. - O Escoteiro é amigo de todos e irmão dos demais Escoteiros.
A Scout is a friend to everybody and a brother to every other Scout. - O Escoteiro é cortês.
A Scout is courteous. - O Escoteiro é bom para os animais e as plantas.
A Scout is good to animals and plants. - O Escoteiro é obediente e disciplinado.
A Scout is obedient and orderly. - O Escoteiro é alegre e sorri nas dificuldades.
A Scout is happy and smiles in difficulties. - O Escoteiro é econômico e respeita o bem alheio.
A Scout is thrifty and respects the property of others. - O Escoteiro é limpo de corpo e alma.
A Scout is clean on body and soul.
See also
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- Caio Vianna MartinsCaio Vianna MartinsCaio Vianna Martins is a famous Scout and a Brazilian national hero.In the early hours of December 19, 1938, Martins was travelling with a group of Scouts from Belo Horizonte to São Paulo, when their passenger train collided head-on with a freight train near the city of Barbacena, resulting in...
- Oscar PalmquistOscar PalmquistOscar Victor Palmquist Arias of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil is one of 12 elected volunteer members of the World Scout Committee, the main executive body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, Vice Chairman of the World Scout Conference "Curitiba-Brazil 2011" Organizing Committee and member...