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SCOUTING IN ECUADOR
ASOCIACION DE SCOUTS DEL ECUADOR
SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF ECUADOR
Scouting is one of the most respected organizations in Ecuador and has been declared an "institution useful for the public welfare" by the government. Service activities are part of the Scout program. Citizens recognize the Scout uniform and respect those who wear it. Scouts are a welcome sight during earthquakes, as they are well organized and most helpful. Ecuador has frequent earthquakes.
In addition, the Scouts work with the Red Cross, helping in national disasters, community development, literacy campaigns and health campaigns.
In the early 1960’s, Scouts were known to the citizens as the "khaki angels".
Membership is about 5,536 registered members in all sections as of 1998.
Sections:
Lobatos
(Cubs)- ages 7 to 11Scouts- ages 11 to 16
Rovers- ages 16 to 21
Motto:
Siempre listo
Always ready
Scout Oath:
Promento por mi honor hacer todo cuanto de mi dependa para cumplir mis
deberes Para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al projimo en toda circumstancia
y cumplir fielmente la ley Scout.
I promise on my honor, that I will do my duty to God and to the fatherland,
That I will help my fellow man in any circumstance and comply faithfully
To the Scout Law.
El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza.
El Scout es Leal.
El Scout es util y ayuda a los demas sin pensar en recompensa.
El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de cualquier Scout sin distincion de credo, raza o clase social.
El Scout es cortez y caballeroso.
El Scout ve en la naturaleza Obra de Dios; proteje a los animales y a las plantas.
El Scout obedece sin replicar y no hace nada a medias.
El Scout sonrie y canta en sus dificultades.
El Scout es economico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno.
El Scout es limpio sano; puro en pensamiento, palabra y acciones.
Information was obtained from WOSM reports and from Paula Carrion,
Scouts del Ecuador.
Last updated on November 4, 1999