Scouts et Guides de France (Scouts and Guides of France, SGdF) is the largest Scouting and Guiding association in France. It was formed on 1 September 2004 from the merger of two Roman Catholic Scouting organizations: the Guides de France (founded in 1923) and the Scouts de France (SdF, founded 25 July 1920). Through Scoutisme Français, SGdF is a member of both WOSM and WAGGGS. SGdF claims 61,181 youth members and 27,399 volunteers in 863 local groups. It is active in the rebirth of Scouting in Ukraine and Belarus and strengthening Scouting in French Polynesia. The National Centre of the association is at Chateau de Jambville which is 50 km southwest of Paris.

History

SdF Chief Scouts

Honorary President

General Commissioners

Guides de France

Chief Guide

General Commissioners

Vice President delegate

Scouts et Guides de France

General Delegates

Presidents

Programme

Programme Sections: The Scout motto is Toujours Prêt, Always Prepared in French. Scout Oath (SdF): Scout Law (SdF): 1964 Version: The Scout must strive to be trustworthy. The Scout is loyal to his country, his parents, his leaders and his subordinates. The Scout must serve and save his neighbour. The Scout is a friend of everybody and all other Scouts. The Scout is polite and chivalrous. ''The Scout sees God's work in nature. He loves plants and animals.'' The Scout obeys without replying and does nothing by halves. The Scout is his own master, smiling and singing during hardships. The Scout is sparing and takes care of what is others. The Scout must be pure in his thoughts, words and actions. Current version: ''The Scout keeps his word. In my patrol, I stand my ground and I make decisions.'' ''The Scout develops his talents. In my patrol, I invent and I explore.'' ''The Scout has team spirit. In my patrol, I accept everybody and I serve.'' ''The Scout takes care for his body. In my patrol, I surpass myself.'' ''God proposes a way to the Scout. In my patrol, I discover a friend in Jesus.'' ''The Scout respects other people. Girl or boy, I express my feelings.''

Emblems

The red Jerusalem Cross with the fleur-de-lis was the symbol of the Scouts de France. It was designed by Father Jacques Sévin SJ, co-founder of the Fédération des Scouts de France. The Guides de France used the same Jerusalem Cross with a superimposed trefoil. The emblem of the merged organization combines elements of both predecessors. The round orange background recalls the rope circle, which symbolizes the strength of the Movement.

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