The Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago
The Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago is the national Scouting organization of Trinidad and Tobago. Scouting was founded in Trinidad and Tobago in 1912 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1963. The association has 5,234 members (as of 2011).[1]
| The Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago | |||
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| Headquarters | 1 St. Ann's Road, St. Ann's, Port of Spain | ||
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| Founded | February 23, 1912 | ||
| Founder | Rev. Stephen Doorley | ||
| Awarded for | Public Service | ||
| Membership | 5,234 | ||
| Chief Scout | Paula-Mae Weekes, President of Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| National Scout Commissioner | Roger Berkeley | ||
| President | Commodore Anthony Franklin HBM, ED | ||
| Affiliation | World Organization of the Scout Movement | ||
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The Chief Scout is President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Paula-Mae Weekes.
Program and ideals
- Cubs-ages 7 to 11
- Scouts-ages 11 to 15
- Venturers-ages 15 to 19
As an island nation, there is also a Sea Scout section. The national emblem of the Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago incorporates the coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago.
Organization
National Scout Council
The Highest organ in the Association is the National Scout Council. The Council is headed by the President of the Association. The current President is Commodore (Ret'd) Anthony Franklin, HBM, ED.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee consists of the National Scout Commissioner, his deputies, Headquarters Commissioners, Executive Commissioner, the president and vice-presidents of the association and other persons elected by the National Scout Council. There are four Deputy National Scout Commissioners each responsible for a division of the Association-Adult Resources & Training, Development & Planning, Operations and Programme. There are also Headquarters Commissioners responsible for Communications; Expansion; Cub Scouts; Scouts; Venture Scouts; Sea Scouts.
Zones
The Association is divided into six zones, North-West, North-Central, North-East, South-Central, South-West and Tobago, which are further divided into a total of 21 districts. Each District is headed by a District Commissioner reporting to the Zonal commissioner who in turn reports to DNSC (Operations).
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
Scout Oath
I promise to do my best to do my duty to God to serve my country to help other people and to keep the Scout law
Awards
The Scout Association has various categories of awards which are presented annually by the Chief Scout at President's House. These are Awards for Long Service, Commendation, Thanks and:
Awards for Gallantry
- Joe D'Arcy Award (Red Ribbon) - Highest award for gallantry granted for special heroism or extraordinary action involving risk of life.
- Joe D'Arcy Award (Blue Ribbon) - For gallantry with considerable risk involving a display of courage and endurance, often under suffering.
- Joe D'Arcy Award (Yellow Ribbon) - For gallantry with moderate risk to person , involving a display of courage, initiative and devotion to duty.
Awards of Commendation
- Medal of Commendation - Given for good service to the movement on special occasions or for action which foster the growth and development of Scouting.
Awards for Good Service
- Golden Poui - Awarded for exceptionally distinguished services to the Movement, normally for at least fifteen years
- Silver Ibis - For specially distinguished services to the Scout Movement, normally for a period of at least ten (10) years.
- Medal of Merit - For meritorious services, normally for a period of at least seven (7) years.
11th Caribbean Cuboree
The 11th Caribbean Cuboree was held from 14–21 July 2007. Around 1300 Cub Scouts attended from 12 countries.
Notable Scouts
- Sir Ellis Clarke, Former President of the Republic
- Wendell Mottley, Olympian
- Manny Ramjohn, Olympian
- Gordon Anthony Pantin, Former Archbishop of Port of Spain
- Charles Jason Gordon, Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Port of Spain
References
- "Triennal review: Census as at 1 December 2010" (PDF). World Organization of the Scout Movement. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 May 2012. Retrieved 2011-01-13.