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[[Image:Seychellesat.gif|thumb|140px|Emblem of the Seychelles Scout Association]]
{{Short description|National Scouting organization of the Seychelles}}
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The '''Seychelles Scout Association''' (SSA) is the national [[Scouting]] organization of the [[Seychelles]]. Scouting in Seychelles was founded in 1927 and became a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM) in 2002. The association has 584 members (as of 2004).
The '''Seychelles Scout Association''' (SSA) is the national [[Scouting]] organization of the [[Seychelles]]. Scouting in Seychelles was founded in 1927 and became a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM) in 2002. The association has 372 members (as of 2011).<ref name="Census_2010">{{cite web |title=Triennal review: Census as at 1 December 2010 |url=http://scout.org/en/content/download/22261/199900/file/Census.pdf |publisher=World Organization of the Scout Movement |accessdate=2011-01-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508035838/http://www.scout.org/en/content/download/22261/199900/file/Census.pdf |archivedate=2012-05-08 }}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Scouting in Seychelles started in 1927 as an overseas branch of [[The Scout Association]] (UK) and aimed mainly to British boys. Later it was opened to all boys. In 1977, Scouting was banned by the government of the now independent country.
Scouting in Seychelles started in 1927 as an overseas branch of [[The Scout Association]] (UK) and aimed mainly to [[United Kingdom|British]] boys. Later it was opened to all boys. In 1977, Scouting was banned by the [[France-Albert René|government]] of the now independent country.{{citation needed|date=July 2013}}


The Scout movement was readmitted in 1994 and became a member of WOSM in 2002. Since 1998, the SSA is twinned to the ''Greater London South West County'' of the Scout Association (UK).
The Scout movement was readmitted in 1994 and became a member of WOSM in 2002. Since 1998, the SSA is twinned to the ''[[Scouting in Greater London South West|Greater London South West County]]'' of the Scout Association (UK).


== Program ==
== Program ==

=== Program sections ===
The association is divided in three age-groups:
The association is divided in three age-groups:
* [[Cub Scouts]] (ages 7 to 11)
* [[Cub Scouts]] (ages 7 to 11)
* [[Boy Scouts]] (ages 12 to 15)
* [[Boy Scout]]s (ages 12 to 15)
* [[Rover Scouts]] (ages 16 to 20)
* [[Rover Scouts]] (ages 16 to 20)


==See also==
=== Scout Motto ===
As English and French are official languages of the Seychelles, the [[Scout Motto]] is ''Be Prepared'' (English) and ''Sois Prêt'' (French).
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== External links ==
=== Scout Promise ===
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best, <br/>
* [http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/international/seychelles-project Seychelles Project of London Scouts]
to do my duty to God and to my country, <br/>
* [http://n2zgu.50megs.com/SEYC.htm Basic informations]
to help other people <br/>
and to keep the Scout Law.


=== Scout Law ===
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* A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
* A Scout is loyal.
* A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
* A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout.
* A Scout is courteous.
* A Scout is a friend to animals.
* A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leaders or Scoutmaster without question.
* A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
* A Scout is thrifty.
* A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.


== Organization ==
[[Category:Seychelles]]
The association is headed by the Chief Scout and the Chief Commissioner. (Bernard Elizabeth) Chief Scout. Current Chief Commissioner is Regis Gontier.
[[Category:WOSM member organizations]]

In 2008, the association consisted of 16 [[Scout troop]]s which were organised in 4 areas:
* ''Central Region''
* ''Northern Region''
* ''[[Praslin]] - [[La Digue]]''
* ''Western Region''

Within the structures of WOSM, the Seychelles Scout Association is member of the [[WOSM-Africa Region|Africa Scout Region]]. In July 2006, [[Rubina Marivonne Haroon]], who was born in the Seychelles, was appointed Regional Director for the World Scout Bureau Africa Regional Office.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051217124840/http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/international/seychelles-project Seychelles Project of London Scouts]


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[[Category:Organisations based in Seychelles]]
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[[Category:Society of Seychelles]]
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[[Category:World Organization of the Scout Movement member organizations]]
[[Category:Youth organizations established in 1927]]
[[Category:Youth organizations established in 1994]]

Latest revision as of 09:35, 5 October 2024

Seychelles Scout Association
The Scout emblem features the coco de mer, the sea coconut
HeadquartersVictoria
CountrySeychelles
Founded1927/1994
Membership372
Chief ScoutJohn Marie
Chief CommissionerBetty-Mai Sofa
AffiliationWOSM
Website
seyscouts.org.sc[dead link]
 Scouting portal

The Seychelles Scout Association (SSA) is the national Scouting organization of the Seychelles. Scouting in Seychelles was founded in 1927 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in 2002. The association has 372 members (as of 2011).[1]

History

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Scouting in Seychelles started in 1927 as an overseas branch of The Scout Association (UK) and aimed mainly to British boys. Later it was opened to all boys. In 1977, Scouting was banned by the government of the now independent country.[citation needed]

The Scout movement was readmitted in 1994 and became a member of WOSM in 2002. Since 1998, the SSA is twinned to the Greater London South West County of the Scout Association (UK).

Program

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Program sections

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The association is divided in three age-groups:

Scout Motto

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As English and French are official languages of the Seychelles, the Scout Motto is Be Prepared (English) and Sois Prêt (French).

Scout Promise

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On my honour, I promise that I will do my best,
to do my duty to God and to my country,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

Scout Law

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  • A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
  • A Scout is loyal.
  • A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
  • A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout.
  • A Scout is courteous.
  • A Scout is a friend to animals.
  • A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leaders or Scoutmaster without question.
  • A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
  • A Scout is thrifty.
  • A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Organization

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The association is headed by the Chief Scout and the Chief Commissioner. (Bernard Elizabeth) Chief Scout. Current Chief Commissioner is Regis Gontier.

In 2008, the association consisted of 16 Scout troops which were organised in 4 areas:

Within the structures of WOSM, the Seychelles Scout Association is member of the Africa Scout Region. In July 2006, Rubina Marivonne Haroon, who was born in the Seychelles, was appointed Regional Director for the World Scout Bureau Africa Regional Office.

References

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  1. ^ "Triennal review: Census as at 1 December 2010" (PDF). World Organization of the Scout Movement. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
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