Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala

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Emblem of the Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala

The Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala is the national Scouting organization of Guatemala. Scouting was founded in Guatemala in 1920 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1930. The association has 11,272 members (as of 2004).

In 1974, Professor Armando Galvez C. was awarded the Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. Other recipients include Julio Montes T. in 1977.

The Scout Association is open to all young people both boys and girls. Its aim is to promote positive cultural and civic activities and moral standards through out-of-school educational programs.

1 Scout ideals
2 Scout Promise
3 Scout Law
4 International Scouting units in Guatemala
5 See also
6 References

[edit] Scout ideals

The Scout Motto is Siempre listo para servir, Always prepared to serve.

[edit] Scout Promise

Yo por mi honor prometo, hacer cuanto de mi dependa para cumplir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al progimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.

[edit] 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 demas 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 cortez y actua con nobleza
El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios, protégé a los animales y plantas
El Scout sonrie y canta en sus dificultades
El Scout es economico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
El Scout es limpio, sano y puro de pensamiento, palabras y acciones

[edit] International Scouting units in Guatemala

In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in Guatemala City, linked to the Direct Service branch of the Boy Scouts of America, which supports units around the world.