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Sherman Kiser was initially assigned to escort American charity worker Caroline Spencer in [[Sulu]]. Mrs Spencer saw how Filipino boys could benefit from Scouting and discussed her ideas with Kiser. This suggestion was natural for Mrs. Spencer as her son, Lorillard Spencer was quite active in Scouting in the United States, hence the name of the troop. Kiser was reassigned however to Zamboanga, but he followed through with Mrs. Spencer's suggestion and formed a Scout troop composed of young Muslim boys. Upon learning of the formation of a new troop, Mrs. Spencer sent monetary support to purchase uniform and construct a headquarters. | Sherman Kiser was initially assigned to escort American charity worker Caroline Spencer in [[Sulu]]. Mrs Spencer saw how Filipino boys could benefit from Scouting and discussed her ideas with Kiser. This suggestion was natural for Mrs. Spencer as her son, Lorillard Spencer was quite active in Scouting in the United States, hence the name of the troop. Kiser was reassigned however to Zamboanga, but he followed through with Mrs. Spencer's suggestion and formed a Scout troop composed of young Muslim boys. Upon learning of the formation of a new troop, Mrs. Spencer sent monetary support to purchase uniform and construct a headquarters. | ||
More troops were organized through the years, mostly organized by American missionaries and servicemen in the island. The growing number of scouts was the reason why the Rotary Club of | More troops were organized through the years, mostly organized by American missionaries and servicemen in the island. The growing number of scouts was the reason why the Rotary Club of Manila wrote to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in New York. The letter was a request to formalize Scouting in the Philippines starting with Manila. | ||
In [[1923]], the [[Far East Council|Philippine Council, BSA]] was formed. The new council was initially funded through the help of various civic-organizations namely: the [[YMCA]], [[Knights of Columbus]], [[Freemasonry|Masons]], [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks|Elks]], Filipino and [[Overseas Chinese|Chinese]] [[Chamber of Commerce|Chambers of Commerce]], the U.S. [[Army]], the Catholic and Protestant churches, and the American Legion. | In [[1923]], the [[Far East Council|Philippine Council, BSA]] was formed. The new council was initially funded through the help of various civic-organizations namely: the [[YMCA]], [[Knights of Columbus]], [[Freemasonry|Masons]], [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks|Elks]], Filipino and [[Overseas Chinese|Chinese]] [[Chamber of Commerce|Chambers of Commerce]], the U.S. [[Army]], the Catholic and Protestant churches, and the American Legion. | ||
