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=== History === | === History === | ||
'''The Scout Association of | '''The Scout Association of Guyana''' was founded in [[1909]] in what was then British Guiana under the leadership of Sergeant Major [[George Manly]], a member of the British Regiment stationed there. The first Scout Troop was formed at [[Queen's College, Guyana|Queen's College]]. | ||
The movement spread rapidly, with Troops being attached chiefly to Church schools. There were few open Troops in the beginning, but one which flourished was Troop 39. It was the first Troop to make the overland journey to [[Kaieteur Falls]]. This Troop produced some of Guyana's finest Scout Leaders - including two Chief Commissioners, D.B. St. Aubyn and Lawrence Thompson, and 4 Assistant Chief Commissioners for [[Cub Scouts]]. | The movement spread rapidly, with Troops being attached chiefly to Church schools. There were few open Troops in the beginning, but one which flourished was Troop 39. It was the first Troop to make the overland journey to [[Kaieteur Falls]]. This Troop produced some of Guyana's finest Scout Leaders - including two Chief Commissioners, D.B. St. Aubyn and Lawrence Thompson, and 4 Assistant Chief Commissioners for [[Cub Scouts]]. | ||
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[[Image:Stamp_Scouts_1969_6c.jpg|thumb|190 px|6 cent stamp celebrating 3rd Caribbean Jamboree 1969]]The Scout Association of Guyana joined the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] in 1967. Guyana was able to boast of Land, Sea and Air Scouts and Rovers in the 1960s. Regrettably Sea and Air Scouts no longer exist. | [[Image:Stamp_Scouts_1969_6c.jpg|thumb|190 px|6 cent stamp celebrating 3rd Caribbean Jamboree 1969]]The Scout Association of Guyana joined the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] in 1967. Guyana was able to boast of Land, Sea and Air Scouts and Rovers in the 1960s. Regrettably Sea and Air Scouts no longer exist. | ||
Scouting in Guyana was probably at its peak around 1969 when their Diamond Jubilee was celebrated and the [[3rd Caribbean Jamboree]] was held there in August. In 1974 the government formed the | Scouting in Guyana was probably at its peak around 1969 when their Diamond Jubilee was celebrated and the [[3rd Caribbean Jamboree]] was held there in August. In 1974 the government formed the Guyana National Service, a compulsory youth organization. This affected the Scout Movement's numbers. Some leaders joined the National Service where they were paid. While there was no ban on Scouting during this period the movement was obliged to keep a low profile. With changes in the political situation came renewed support for Scouting in the 1980s. | ||
To obtain the highest rank in Guyana, a Scout must pass the normal proficiency tests, and, in addition, must be able to obtain badges in agriculture, which prepares each Scout to feed himself from his own produce. | To obtain the highest rank in Guyana, a Scout must pass the normal proficiency tests, and, in addition, must be able to obtain badges in agriculture, which prepares each Scout to feed himself from his own produce. | ||
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[[Category:WOSM member organizations|Scout Association of Guyana]] | [[Category:WOSM member organizations|Scout Association of Guyana]] | ||
[[Category:Scouting in Guyana|Scout Association of Guyana]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Guyana|Scout Association of Guyana]] | ||
