From: stolz@fnboot.fnal.gov
Subject: FAQ - World Scout Orgs - 16-APR-92
Organization: P.S.C.
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 17:16:28 GMT

This FAQ sheet is intended to help world-wide readers of rec.scouting to better
understand how scouting organizations in other countries work.  I am always
seeking new and more up-to-date information, you are welcome to e-mail me at
any time.  
Mike Stolz - INTERNET: stolz@fnboot.fnal.gov - last revised, 16-APR-1992

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Country: Great Britain.

ORG:  F.S.E. (Fe`de`ration du Scoutisme Europe`en) of Great Britain.

  The F.S.E. is a very small traditional Scout organisation and has nothing to
do with the mainstream organisation "The Scout Association".   The F.S.E. of GB
is a member of an organisation called C.E.S. (Confederation of European
Scouts), a pan-european organisation which binds traditional Scouting
organisations together across Europe. 

National Commissioner:
   Mr Richard Hyde,
   68 Glebe Road,
   Deanshanger,
   Milton Keynes,
   England,  MK19  6LU

Section: Wolf Cubs
   Wolf Cubs (often shortened to just Cubs, but never referred to as Cub
Scouts) is for boys and girls between the ages of seven and ten and a half
years.  Cubs are organised into "Sixes", with a Sixer and a Second.  The Cub
syllabus is as follows: 

   Tenderpad, tests to be passed before Investiture.
   First star, Second star, Proficiency Badges, Wolf Cub Award.
   Leaping Wolf, only Wolf Cub badge to worn on the Scout uniform.

Wolf Cub   The Cub honours his parents and obeys his leaders,
Law:       Always does his best and is a friend to all.

Wolf Cub   I promise to do my best, To do my duty to God, the Queen,
Promise:   my Country and Europe, To keep the law of the Wolf Cub 
           Pack, And be helpful each and every day.

Section: Scouts
   Scouts is for boys and girls between the ages of ten and sixteen years. 
Scouts are organised into Patrols each patrol has a Scout as the Patrol Leader
and the Assistant Patrol Leader.  The Scout syllabus is as follows: 

   Tenderfoot, tests to be passed before Investiture.
   Second Class, First Class, Proficiency Badges, Explorer Cord.
   Baden-Powell Award, the only Scout Badge worn on the Rover or Leader's 
        uniform.

Scout   1. A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
Law:    2. A Scout is loyal to his Queen, his Country, his 
           Scouters, his Parents, his Employers, and those under him
        3. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
        4. A Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other 
           Scout, no matter to what country, class or creed the other belongs.
        5. A Scout is courteous.
        6. A Scout is a friend to animals and to all other created things.
        7. A Scout obeys the orders of his parents, Patrol Leader, 
           or Scout Master without question.
        8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
        9. A Scout is thrifty.
       10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Scout     On my honour I promise that I will do my best, To do my
Promise:  duty to God, the Queen, my Country and Europe.  To help
          other people at all times, And to obey the Scout Law.

Section: Rovers
   Rovers is the section for boys and girls over the age of 16, there is no
upper age limit.  The Rover syllabus is as follows; 

   Ramblers Badge, Project Badge.

   Rovers use and live by the same Law and Promise as the Scout section.

From: bcockburn@acorn.co.uk  1-APR-1992 
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ORG:  UK Scouting 

Scouting in the UK still follows many of the ideas of the original movement
Over the years the age ranges and training awards have varied and in the last
18 months the Scout Association has agreed that if sections wish to be co-ed
they may be. The Girl Guide movement is separate and I shall leave someone else
to post on their format. UK Scouting is divided into 5 sections which I
consider in turn: 

Beavers age range 6-8 no specific training program aimed at fun and
companionship and organised solely by the leaders. Lodge based. 

Cub Scouts age range 8-10.5 three stage training program(can't remember full
details as it changed  recently) also a diverse range of proficiency badges.
Run by the leaders but with inputs from the sixers in a sixers council. Six
based 

Scouts age range 10.5 - 15.5 The main training section with 4 stages of
training leading up to the  Chiefs Scout Award. Again a wide range of
proficiency badges available. Program is decided by the patrol leaders council
and put into practice by the PL's with the help and expertise of the leaders.
Patrol based with emphasis on cooperation. 

Venture Scouts age range 15.5 - 20 The final of the training sections only two
awards available the highest being  the training award in scouting the Queens
Scout Award. Emphasis is on self  developement and community help. The unit is
run by an executive of its members and the main task of the leader is as an
advisor and keeping everything legal. 

Scout Fellowship age range 20+ Section usually at the district level available
to anyone who wishes to  stay involved in scouting but without taking out a
leadership warrant. Generally more social than scouting but offering a very
good source of experience for scouters in need of specific help. 

From: per@aber.ac.uk (Peter David Roberts) * Peter Roberts, 
      JANET per@uk.ac.aber INTERNET per@aber.ac.uk.
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COUNTRY:  United States of America

ORG:  Alpha Phi Omega (scouting-based fraternity)

   - pending -  

from: tnc!m0039@uunet.uu.net   Randy Finder
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ORG:  Boy Scouts of America
      Ben Love - Chief Scout Executive
      1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
      PO Box 152079
      Irving, TX  75015-2079
      phone: (214) 580-2000

Break down of Program Age Levels  (Boy Scouting is for boys only)
   
The boys belong to either a Cub Pack, a Scout Troop, or an Explorer Post
  Tiger Cubs(pack)  - ~6 yo  1 grade
  Wolf Cubs(pack)   - ~7 yo  2 grade
  Bear Cubs(pack)   - ~8 yo  3 grade
  Webelos(pack)     - ~9-10  4-5 grade
  Tenderfoot(troop) - 11?   6? grade - new Boy Scout
  Second Class      - 11-17  Ranks Tenderfoot thru First Class require a boy to
  First Class       - 11-17  show reasonable proficiency from a list of skills
  Star              - 11-17  6 Merit badges (4 from Eagle list)  
  Life              - 12-17  11 Merit badges (7 from Eagle list) 
  Eagle             - 13-17  21 Merit badges (11 from Eagle list) 
  
  Scout troops also have Varsity (sports) and Venture (adventure) programs.

  Explorer Posts are for boys and girls ages 14 (I think) and up.  Since I know
nothing about Explorers, I'll have to research this piece more.

Boy Scout   On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my
Oath        country, and to obey the Scout Law.  To help other people at all
(promise)   times.  To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and 
            morally straight.

Boy Scout   A Scout is, trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, 
Law         kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

Boy Scout Motto:   Be Prepared
Boy Scout slogan:  Do a Good Turn Daily

 - I'll add a bit more about BSA in the next release of this FAQ -

From:  INTERNET address - stolz@fnboot.fnal.gov  - 16-APR-1992
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ORG:  The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA)
      830 Third Avenue
      New York, NY 10022

Break down of Program Age Levels  (Girl Scouting is for Girls only)

  Daisy Girl Scout  5-6 yo  K
  Brownie Girl Scout 6-8 yo  1-3 grade
  Junior Girl Scout 8-11 yo  3-6 grade
  Cadette Girl Scout 11-14 yo 6-9 grade
  Senior Girl Scout 14-17 yo 9-12 grade

Girl Scout    On my Honor, I will try to serve God and my country
Promise       to help people at all times and to live by the Girl Scout Law

Girl Scout    I will do my best:
Law		to be honest
		to be fair
		to help where I am needed
		to be cheerful
		to be friendly and considerate
		to be a sister to every Girl Scout
		to respect authority
		to use resources wisely
		to protect and improve the world around me
		to show respect for myself and other through
			my words and actions

Girl Scout Motto:   Be Prepared
Girl Scout slogan:  Do a Good Turn Daily

From:	INTERNET address: szafrans@copper.ucs.indiana.edu - 2-APR-1992
        Pam Furlong Backstrom (non-email weenie)
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VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE OFFERED TO CREATE FAQ SHEETS FOR LOCAL AREAS

   EUROPE
INTERNET: bcockburn@acorn.co.uk 	Bruce Cockburn 	FSE - Great Britain
INTERNET: kai@kaijen.ka.sub.org  	Kai Jendrian   	Germany.


   NORTH AMERICA
INTERNET: kary@col.hp.com  		Dan Kary  	BSA - Colorado
INTERNET: stolz@fnboot.fnal.gov		Mike Stolz	BSA - Illinois
INTERNET: szafrans@copper.ucs.indiana.edu           GSUSA - Indiana & Illinois
                                Pamela Furlong Backstrom
INTERNET: rhaar@gmr.com    		Robert Haar  	BSA - Michigan

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