Scouting organization
Organizational data
Name	World Organization of the Scout Movement
Country	All countries, worldwide
Founded	1920
Founder	Baden-Powell
Membership	28 million
Headed by	Eduardo Missoni (Secretary General), Herman Hui (chairman WSC)
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The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is the supranational organization which governs most national Scout Movements, with 28 million members. It is the counterpart of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Image File history File links WOSMflagpurple. ... For the musician, see Baden Powell de Aquino. ... Hui Chung-shing (許宗盛), MH, JP, (born 1951), anglicized as Herman Hui, is chairman of the World Scout Committee, the executive board for the World Organization of the Scout Movement for the period 2005–2008. ... Image File history File links Scout_logo2. ... Supranationalism is a method of decision-making in international organizations, wherein power is held by independent appointed officials or by representatives elected by the legislatures or people of the member states. ... 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, so that they may play constructive roles in society. ... The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 144 countries. ...

World Scout Conference

The World Scout Conference is the governing body and meets every three years, preceded by the World Scout Youth Forum. The World Scout Conference is the general assembly of Scouting and is composed of six delegates from each of the member Scout associations. If a country has more than one association, the associations form a federation for coordination and world representation. The basis for recognition and membership in the World Scout Conference includes adherence to the aims and principles of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and independence from political involvement on the part of each member association. The World Scout Conference (WSC) is the general assembly of Scouting and is composed of six delegates from each of the 155 member Scout associations. ...

At the World Scout Conference basic cooperative efforts are agreed upon and a plan of mutual coordination is adopted. The last World Scout Conference was held in 2005 in Hammamet, Tunisia. The next conference will be held in 2008 in Korea. Medina of Hammamet at night Hammamet (Arabic: ‎, ) is a town in Tunisia. ... Korea (Korean: 한국 or 조선, see below) is a geographic area, civilization, and former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. ...

World Scout Committee

The World Scout Committee is the chief executive body of the World Scout Conference and is composed of elected volunteers. The World Scout Committee represents World Scout Conference between the meetings of the full conference. World Scout Committee members are elected at the World Scout Conference for a term of six years. The members are elected without regard to their nationality. The World Scout Committee is the executive body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). ...

Bronze Wolf

The Bronze Wolf is the only distinction awarded by WOSM, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. It was first awarded to Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell by a unanimous decision of the then-International Committee on the day of the institution of the Bronze Wolf in Stockholm in 1935. The Bronze Wolf is the only award made by the World Scout Committee. ... For the musician, see Baden Powell de Aquino. ...   (IPA: ; UN/LOCODE: SE STO) is the capital of Sweden, and consequently the site of its Government and Parliament as well as the residence of the Swedish head of state, King Carl XVI Gustaf. ...

map of WOSM regional Scout divisions; grey areas such as Laos and Cuba have no Scouting, and Iran in lime green is speculative

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World Scout Bureau

The World Scout Bureau (formerly the International Bureau) is the secretariat that carries out the instructions of the World Scout Conference and the World Scout Committee. The World Scout Bureau is administered by the secretary general, who is supported by a small staff of technical resource personnel. The bureau staff helps associations improve and broaden their Scouting by training professionals and volunteers, establishing finance policies and money-raising techniques, improving community facilities and procedures, and assisting in marshaling the national resources of each country behind Scouting. The World Scout Bureau is the secretariat that carries out the instructions of the World Scout Conference and the World Scout Committee. ...

The staff also helps arrange global events such as the World Scout Jamborees, encourages regional events, and acts as a liaison between the Scouting movement and other international organizations. A major effort in the emerging nations is the extension of the universal Good Turn into an organizationwide effort for community development. The World Scout Jamboree (Jamboree Scout Mondial in French) is a gathering of Scouts (ages 14-17) from all over the world. ...

The World Scout Bureau is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and has offices in six regional divisions: Hunters a cool hobo For other uses, see Geneva (disambiguation). ...

     European Region: Geneva, Switzerland; Brussels, Belgium and Belgrade, Serbia

     Arab Region: Cairo, Egypt

     Africa Region: Nairobi, Kenya; Cape Town, South Africa; and Dakar, Senegal

     Asia-Pacific Region: Makati City, Philippines; Australia; and Tokyo, Japan

     Interamerican Region: Santiago, Chile

     Eurasian Region: Gurzuf near Yalta, Ukraine and Moscow, Russia

The World Organization of the Scout Movement is associated with Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Kandersteg, Switzerland which is operated by a separate not-for-profit corporation. The World Scout Jamboree is held roughly every four years under the auspices of the WOSM, with members of WAGGGS also invited. WOSM also organises the World Scout Moot, a Jamboree for 17-26 year olds, and has organised the World Scout Indaba, a gathering for Scout leaders. The World Scout Foundation is a perpetual fund governed by a separate Board of Governors and supported by donations for the development of Scouting programs throughout the world. In European politics, a region is the layer of government directly below the national level. ... Coat of arms of the Canton of Geneva Coat of arms of the City of Geneva Geneva (French: Genève, German: Genf, Italian: Ginevra, Romansh Genevra, Spanish: Ginebra) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zurich), located where Lake Geneva (French: Lac de Genève or Lac L... For other uses, see Brussels (disambiguation). ... Belgrade (Serbian: Београд or Beograd  ) is the capital and the largest city of Serbia. ... Anthem: Serbia() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city)  Belgrade Official languages Serbian written with the Cyrillic alphabet1 Government Parliamentary republic  - President Boris Tadić  - Prime Minister Vojislav KoÅ¡tunica Establishment  - Formation 8th century   - Independence c. ... Regional emblem of the Arab Scout Region The Arab Scout Region is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. ... For other uses, see Cairo (disambiguation). ... Regional badge of the African Scout Region. ... Categories: Africa geography stubs | Capitals in Africa | Kenya ... Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope Cape Town (Afrikaans, Dutch: Kaapstad; Xhosa: eKapa or SaseKapa), is one of South Africas three capital cities serving as the legislative capital (executive capital and Bloemfontein the judicial capital). ... Dakar is the capital city of Senegal, located on the Cap-Vert peninsula at the countrys Atlantic coast. ... Regional badge of the Asia Pacific Scout Region The Asia-Pacific Scout Region (in Japanese アジア・太平洋地域) is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in Makati City, Philippines, with satellite offices in Australia and Japan. ... The City of Makati, or simply Makati, is one of the most important cities in the Philippines in terms of finance and commerce. ... Tokyo (東京; Tōkyō, lit. ... Membership badge of the InterAmerican Scout Region The Interamerican Region is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. ... The snowcapped Andes above downtown Santiago Santiago (frequently called   in Spanish) is Chiles capital and, when viewed as a conurbation, its largest city. ... The Eurasian Scout Region (in Russian Регионального Бюро Евразия) is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, (in Russian Всемирной Организации Скаутского Движения or ВОСД) headquartered in Gurzuf near Yalta-Krasnokamenka, Ukraine, with a branch office in Moscow. ... Gurzuf (Russian:Гурзу́ф) is a settlement on the Crimea peninsula in Ukraine, on the northern coast of the Black Sea. ... Yalta (Ukrainian: , Russian: , Crimean Tatar: ) is a city in Crimea, southern Ukraine, on the north coast of the Black Sea. ... Saint Basils Cathedral Moscow (Russian/Cyrillic: Москва́, pronounciation: Moskva), capital of Russia, located on the river Moskva, and encompassing 878. ... Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) is an international Scout centre in Kandersteg, Switzerland and is the only world centre of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). ... Kandersteg is a village in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. ... The World Scout Jamboree (Jamboree Scout Mondial in French) is a gathering of Scouts (ages 14-17) from all over the world. ... The World Scout Moot is a gathering of Scouts (ages 18-26) from all over the world. ... The World Scout Indaba was a gathering of Scout Leaders from around the world. ... The World Scout Foundation provides financial support for the growth and development of Scouting worldwide under the aegis of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. ...

The WOSM is the non-governmental organization (NGO), that represents the Scouting movement at the United Nations^[1]. The WOSM and WAGGGS both have General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council ECOSOC of the United Nations.^[2] Consultative Status is a phrase whose use can be traced to the founding of the United Nations and is used within the UN community to refer to Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic & Social Council. ... The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations assists the General Assembly in promoting international economic and social cooperation and development. ...

Badge

WOSM membership badge

The WOSM membership badge is a purple, circular badge with a fleur-de-lis in the center, surrounded by a piece of rope tied with a reef knot (also called a square knot). The fleur-de-lis is an ancient symbol, originally used by Baden-Powell for the enlisted scouts of the British Army and subsequently adopted and modified for Scouting. The arrowhead represents the North point on a compass, and is intended to point Scouts on the path to service and unity. The three points on the fleur-de-lis represent the three duties, to God, self and others. The two five-point stars stand for truth and knowledge, with the ten points representing the ten points of the Scout Law (see below). The bond at the base of the fleur-de-lis shows the family of Scouting. The encircling rope symbolises the unity and family of the World Scout Movement. Historically in the United States, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) used this symbol as an award called the World Crest. It was given to Scouts and Scouters who had participated in an international Scouting event, such as a World Jamboree. In 1991, the BSA made it part of the uniform for all Scouts.^[3] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Fleurs-de-lys on the flag of Quebec The fleur-de-lis (also spelled fleur-de-lys; plural fleurs-de-lis or -lys) is used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the France monarchy (see King of France). ... Reef knot Canonical Name: reef knot. ... 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, so that they may play constructive roles in society. ... For the Boy Scout program within the BSA, see Boy Scouts (Boy Scouts of America). ... The World Crest, also called the World Membership Badge The World Crest was an award given out by the Boy Scouts of America as an award for scouts and scouters who had participated in an international scouting event. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Scoutmaster. ... The World Scout Jamboree (Jamboree Mondial in French) is a gathering of Scouts (ages 14-17) from all over the world. ...

History

The needs of Scout youth in unusual situations has created some interesting permutations, answerable directly to the World Scout Bureau. For years there was an active Boy Scouts of the United Nations with several troops at Parkway Village in New York City, with but 14 members in 1959. Also directly registered to the World Bureau were the 900 member Boy Scouts of the Panama Canal Zone, as well as 84 Scouts of the European Coal and Steel Community, an early precursor to the European Union. The Boy Scouts of the United Nations existed from 1945 through perhaps the early 1980s as the Scouting association serving the families of diplomats and staff of the United Nations, active in both Geneva and at Parkway Village in New York. ... This article is about the town in Kentucky. ... Nickname: Big Apple, Gotham, NYC, City That Never Sleeps, The Concrete Jungle, The City So Nice They Named It Twice Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1676 Government  - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area... Members of the European Coal and Steel Community The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was founded in 1951 (Treaty of Paris), by France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to pool the steel and coal resources of its member-states. ...

Publication: Scouting 'round the World, 1977 edition

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Publications

Publications of WOSM include:

• Scouting 'Round the World: a book updated every three years with details on all WOSM member organizations;
• WorldInfo: a monthly circular distributed in electronic format with the help of Scoutnet.

See also

Scouting Portal

• List of World Organization of the Scout Movement members
• Kandersteg International Scout Centre
• J.S. Wilson
• László Nagy

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References

1. ^ WOSM and the UN
2. ^ WAGGGS and the UN
3. ^ The World Crest Badge...(and why do we *all* wear it?. Black Eagle.net. Retrieved on January 24, 2006.

• Facts on World Scouting, Boy Scouts International Bureau, Ottawa, Canada, 1961
• Laszlo Nagy, 250 Million Scouts, The World Scout Foundation and Dartnell Publishers, 1985

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External links

• World Organization of the Scout Movement
• World Scout Conference
• World Scout Committee
• World Scout Bureau
• Secretary General of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement

v • d • e  Regional divisions of the World Organization of the Scout Movement

Arab Scout Region | Africa Scout Region | Asia-Pacific Scout Region | Eurasian Scout Region | European Scout Region | Interamerican Scout Region Image File history File links Emblimaproskopismou. ... Regional emblem of the Arab Scout Region The Arab Scout Region (Arabic: ‎) is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. ... Regional badge of the African Scout Region. ... Regional badge of the Asia Pacific Scout Region The Asia-Pacific Scout Region (in Japanese アジア・太平洋地域, in Chinese 亞太區) is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in Makati City, Philippines, with satellite offices in Australia and Japan. ... The Eurasian Scout Region (in Russian Регионального Бюро Евразия) is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, (in Russian Всемирной Организации Скаутского Движения or ВОСД) headquartered in Gurzuf near Yalta-Krasnokamenka, Ukraine, with a branch office in Moscow. ... Logo of the European Scout Region Jurisdiction of the European Scout Region; Andorra, with no Scouting organization, and those outside the Region, are in grey The European Scout Region is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland... Membership badge of the InterAmerican Scout Region Member countries of the InterAmerican Scout Region, note several Pacific island chains are linked to the IASR through mainland political ties The Interamerican Region is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in...

International Scouting

Confédération Européenne de Scoutisme | International Scout and Guide Fellowship | Order of World Scouts | Scouts-in-Exile | Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts d'Europe | World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts | World Federation of Independent Scouts | World Organization of the Scout Movement Image File history File links Hatcombine. ... 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, so that they may play constructive roles in society. ... International logo of the Confédération Européenne de Scoutisme Known in English as the Confederation of European Scouts, the Confédération Européenne de Scoutisme was formed in Brussels, Belgium in 1978, and is based in France. ... The International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF) is a worldwide organization of Scout alumni in support of Scouting and Guiding who want to strengthen dialogue between communities through community-oriented projects worldwide. ... Membership badge of the Order of World Scouts The Order of World Scouts (OWS) was originally founded in 1911, and revitalized in 1991. ... badge of Scouts-in-Exile cooperation Scouts-in-Exile, also referred to as Scouts-in-Exteris, are Scouting and Guiding groups formed overseas from their native country as a result of war and changes in governments. ... Membership badge of Guides and Scouts of Europe The Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts d’Europe (International Union of the Guides and Scouts of Europe, UIGSE; also known as Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts dEurope – Fédération du Scoutisme Européen, UISGE-FSE, or simply as... The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 144 countries. ... Membership badge of World Federation of Independent Scouts The World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS) was formed in Laubach, Germany, in 1996 by Lawrie Dring, a British Scouter with the independent Baden-Powell Scouts Association (BPSA). ...