 the scout association of malta is the world organization of the scout movement recognised scouting association of the island nation of malta. scouting in malta began when 1st sliema scout troop was registered in 1908 as the second overseas troop to be part of the scout association of the united kingdom. it was officially recognised a year later. the scout association of malta was created as an organisation in 1913, and was responsible for supervising scouting activities on the island. however, it continued to remain a part of the united kingdom's association as a member of the british empire until 1966. as of 2011, there were 2,936 members on the island. the scout motto is kun lest, translating as be prepared in maltese. the membership badge of the scout association of malta prominently features the maltese eight-pointed cross. ==history== scouting appeared on the island of malta very soon after the experimental scouting camp on brownsea island was conducted by robert baden-powell in august 1907. the 1st sliema scout troop applied for recognition on november 9, 1908, and this was received a year later. at this time there were 338 boy scouts and 3 scoutmasters listed as members of the malta boy scouts association. the association was formerly registered as an overseas branch of the boy scouts association on 15 september 1913. the first world war had a significant impact on scouting on malta, since most of the scoutmasters were also servicemen and were ordered to the front in europe. many of the scouts also volunteered for duties as interpreters, coast watchers and messengers, as well as to serve in hospitals and other support establishments. by the end of 1915, there were 84 scouts on war duty 
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